Arctostaphylos sp. aff. nevadensis IB464

Also Known As

Pinemat Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 36"-72"

planting zones

4b-10a

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Arctostaphylos sp. aff. nevadensis IB464 plant details

Arctostaphylos sp. aff. nevadensis IB464 is a low-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds 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. nevadensis IB464

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos sp. aff. nevadensis IB464

USDA Zones: 4b - 10a
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

In just a few places in southwest Washington, Arctostaphylos nevadensis (pinemat manzanita) ranges west of the Cascade crest, and this may be one of them. This idea is of interest because a form of A. nevadensis that can handle wet conditions, especially in winter ought to be useful in the garden. The only question is whether this is really A. nevadensis. Out of a swarm of hybrids on a rock outcrop near Packwood looking mostly like A. x media, and a few that looked a bit like A. columbiana, and A. nevadensis; this one looked the most like A. nevadensis. It may in fact be A. nevadensis since A. nevadensis has been recorded from within a mile or two of here, and I have seen it myself just 15 miles or so to the east over White Pass. So there you go. It's a nice native groundcover with white flowers, grey-green leaves and red berries, that will want full sun (or nearly) and good drainage.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos sp. aff. nevadensis IB464 plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos sp. aff. nevadensis IB464

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