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    • Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' flower, foliage by Paul Furman, Bay Natives

    Photo by Paul Furman, Bay Natives

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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    Also Known As

    • Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths'
    • Austin Griffiths Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' plant details

    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    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

    Zn 7. Green leaves and pink flowers in spring

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    This large Manzanita will get to 9’ tall and 6-7’ wide. The bark is lovely mahogany colored. The leaves are rounded and are sage green. Will take dry summer conditions. Must have excellent drainage.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Lovely manzanita -- easy in our climate, to 8 ft tall and as wide, densely structured with round, gray-green leaves and white, bell flowers in late winter followed by small red berries. Full sun to light shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    One of the largest that we grow, reaching heights up to 12 feet at maturity, with urn-shaped flowers of pale pink. Austin Griffiths develops a dark burgundy muscular branching structure, a VERY sculptural form. Evergreen.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    • 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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    aka Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel', Sentinel Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    aka Howard McMinn Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', Common Bearberry, Kinnikinick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Dwarf', Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red', Wood's Compact Kinnikinick, Wood's Dwarf Kinnikinnick, Wood's Dwarf Manzanita, Wood's Red Kinnikinnick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Arctostaphylos catalinae

    aka Santa Catalina Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos catalinae foliage by Stan Shebs
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