Arctostaphylos sp. aff. manzanita IB680

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos sp. aff. manzanita IB680 plant details

Arctostaphylos sp. aff. manzanita IB680 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, 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 sp. aff. manzanita IB680

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, easy-to-grow, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos sp. aff. manzanita IB680

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

Along the Klamath River between Happy Camp and Orleans, California, Arctostaphylos viscida and A. manzanita seem to intergrade so well that you can hardly tell which is which. This is one of those intermediate forms and seems to be about midway between the two, with floral features a bit closer to A. manzanita but stems that look very viscida-ish to me. The leaves were a very nice pale green and I would expect it to reach 8 - 10' tall and wide over time. It should have excellent cold hardiness as well. Be among the first to try this exciting new introduction!

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos sp. aff. manzanita IB680 plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos sp. aff. manzanita IB680

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