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    Arctostaphylos catalinae

    Also Known As

    • Santa Catalina Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Arctostaphylos catalinae plant details

    Arctostaphylos catalinae is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos catalinae

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos catalinae

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

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos catalinae plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos catalinae

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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