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Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864]

Plant type

shrub

size

    planting zones

    • 8a-10a

    Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864] plant details

    Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white 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. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864] plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos sp. [SBH 9864]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun
    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant
    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer
    • Soil Needs

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

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange
    • Flower Season

      • spring
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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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    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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    aka Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths', Austin Griffiths Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    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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    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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