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Arctostaphylos confertiflora

Also Known As

  • Santa Rosa Island Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-6'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Arctostaphylos confertiflora plant details

Arctostaphylos confertiflora is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by brown, green and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies 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 confertiflora

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: hedge, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos confertiflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
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 confertiflora plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos confertiflora

  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

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

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

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

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
    • green
    • brown
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