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Arctostaphylos manzanita IB687

Also Known As

  • MANZANITA

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 12'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Arctostaphylos manzanita IB687 plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita IB687 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 manzanita IB687

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, easy-to-grow, native plant, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita IB687

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: 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

Arctostaphylos manzanita is a vigorous, treelike species from California that is very easy to grow in the Pacific Northwest, yet remains undeservedly rare. Like most manzanitas it has the characteristic red bark, round leaves and red berries in fall. In this species the berries are dark red and flowers are white. This collection comes from near Orleans, California along the Klamath River, where it grows into beautiful broad trees approaching 20' tall with pale green foliage. Since this collection comes from the northern end of its natural range, we think this ought to be one of the hardiest forms of this species, and could possibly be worth attempting in interior Northwest gardens.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita IB687 plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita IB687

  • Sun Exposure

    • 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

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

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