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    Arctostaphylos peninsularis

    Also Known As

    • Arctostaphylos peninsularis subsp. peninsularis
    • Peninsula Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Arctostaphylos peninsularis plant details

    Arctostaphylos peninsularis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos peninsularis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos peninsularis

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

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos peninsularis plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos peninsularis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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