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Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a] plant details

Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In 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 seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the pygmy forest plant community of California's Mendiceno coast, this probable hybrid between A. hookeri and A. uva-ursi forms a compact, rounded shrub to only about 4' tall with 1/4" green leaves on red stems and, in mid-winter, showy, light pink flowers produced en masse. This clone has been quite black-spot resistant under all conditions. Enjoys sun to dappled shade and tolerates dense clay and heavy winter rain but still prefers only very light summer water at most. Frost hardy to the bottom of zone 8, probably zone 7. Very good container plant.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. mendocinoensis [SBH 9170a]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • red

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