Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652]

Also Known As

Manzanita

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 12'-20'

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652] plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by orange and 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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 Cistus introduction. Collected in the wild in northern Lake County, this especially robust plant reaches well over 15' in 5-8 years with soft green leaves tinted gray-blue and the palest of pink flowers from December to February, all offset by warm orange bark. Prefers summer drought though more tolerant of summer water than most. A wonderful small tree for the dry garden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita [SBH 7652]

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
- verticillium wilt resistant