Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Chocolate Drop'

Also Known As

Arctostaphylos x mewukka 'Chocolate Drop'
Chocolate Drop Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-8'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Chocolate Drop' plant details

Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Chocolate Drop' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. 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 acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Chocolate Drop'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Chocolate Drop'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This naturally occuring cross is a lovely celadon blue in appearance with contrasting mahogany stems, the pointed leaves, about 2" x 2", a perfect backdrop for the white flowers in early winter to spring. The fruit, the color of molle, nearly matches the muscular stems. This selection by Allan Taylor in California's Eldorado County at 5000 ft. Best in sun with good mineral soil and little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. (A. x miwukka is a stable hybrid between A. viscida ssp. mariposa x A. patula.)