Arctostaphylos columbiana IB550

Also Known As

Hairy Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos columbiana IB550 plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana IB550 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by brown and orange fruit. Features fuzzy texture. 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 columbiana IB550

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana IB550

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

This collection originates from a rocky outcrop at 3,900' in the sunny northeast corner of the Olympic Mountains. Wow that's pretty high up! It seems pretty trouble-free in cultivation so far.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos columbiana IB550 plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos columbiana IB550

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