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Arctostaphylos 'Wy'East'

Also Known As

  • Wy'East Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

Arctostaphylos 'Wy'East' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Wy'East' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 'Wy'East'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Wy'East'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
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 introduction. Long sought after, an east side meets west side manzanita from the desert transition mountains just west of Dufur, OR, these A. columbiana x patula hybrids are 4 -5 ft rounded shrubs with pale jade green leaves and palest of pink flowers in late winter through spring. They have been among the easiest for us to grow and have potential wherever there is good drainage, full sun, not abundant summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. Sweet.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Wy'East' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Wy'East'

  • 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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Size

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Zones

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