Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491]

Also Known As

Bonny Doon Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

8a-10b

Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491] plant details

Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus collection from Bonny Doon, California of this rare and endangered manzanita, endemic to California's Santa Cruz Mountains. A large, evergreen shrub that can reach 10' tall x 20' wide at maturity, these have smooth stems with dark red bark and pale, gray-green, somewhat woolly leaves that are especially silvery, justifying a second common name, ghost manzanita. Summer flowers are white as well. Full sun to light shade, in lean soil with excellent drainage. Tolerant of occasional summer water once established if temperatures are not too hot. Frost hardy to 10 to 15 °F, USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos silvicola [SBH 7491]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant