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Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola
Also Known As
- Arctostaphylos tomentosa subsp. insulicola
- Downy Manzanita
- Wooly Manzanita
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-8'
- W: 4'-10'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola plant details
Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: peeling bark
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. insulicola
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
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
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Arctostaphylos for your garden
aka Stanford Manzanita
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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aka Big Bear Kinnikinnick
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
2a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 36"-72"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Arctostaphylos nummularia 'hybrid', Glossy-Leaved Manzanita
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Great Lakes Kinnikinnick
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9a
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 36"-120"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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