Arctostaphylos hispidula [SBH 9151]

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos hispidula [SBH 9151] plant details

Arctostaphylos hispidula [SBH 9151] 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 - dappled shade 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 hispidula [SBH 9151]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos hispidula [SBH 9151]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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

From an intriguing population near Orleans, California on the Klamath River, growing on bits and pieces of serpentine stone. These mounding plants, from 4-6' or a bit more to 8' in very old specimens, have a very dense habit, lustrous, green leaves to only about 1/2" and white-aging-pale-pink flowers with characteristics of both A. hispidula and A. stanfordiana. Either way, these should be wonderful shrubs for the dry garden. Can be shorn to maintain a smaller size or lifted to expose the pealing, orange-red bark. A bit more summer water tolerant than others as well. Sun to light shade in most soils. Likely frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7, possibly colder.

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How to Grow Arctostaphylos hispidula [SBH 9151]

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