Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain'

Also Known As

Hood Mountain Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain' plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with 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 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 'Hood Mountain'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in winter
Uses: distinctive bark, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: 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

Beautiful, gnarled, purplish trunks have slightly grey leaves and clusters of white urn flowers blushed pink. For this small evergreen tree to 10' tall, sharp drainage is the thing.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A Nevin Smith introduction that may be a hybrid with A. canescens. Possesses gray-green leaves and purplish, cinnamon bark. Reaches approximately 10' tall.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain'

Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Sun Exposure
- sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant