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Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658] plant details

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: border plant, distinctive bark, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely plant, from northern Lake County, California in dry shady soil, reaching to 4' tall with a rounded form and glossy leaves with a faint trace of bluish indumentum indicating some blood of nearby A. canescens. Mid-winter flowers are nearly white. For full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates some summer water but we recommend weaning in September to avoid lush new growth going into cold weather. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos stanfordiana [SBH 7658]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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