Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point'

Also Known As

Windy Point (FLN12) Hairy Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6b-10a

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point' plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds 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. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Collected from the edges of a lava field near Mt. Washington in the Cascades, this very local (though from higher elevation) native has blue-green, fairly large (for a Manzanita) pointed leaves and white urn-shaped flowers in clusters. Evergreen. 6' x 6', a good screen, a sculptural focal point, or a landscape matrix that makes good wildlife cover.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Windy Point'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
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
- verticillium wilt resistant