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    Arctostaphylos canescens

    Also Known As

    • Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-7'
    • W: 3'-7'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Arctostaphylos canescens plant details

    Arctostaphylos canescens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, 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. 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 canescens

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos canescens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Commonly called Downy-leaf Manzanita, this California and Oregon chaparral native is a standout year-round. This silvery-blue rounded 4-6' shrub has cinnamon-brown branches which are wooly before aging to smooth. The leaves are covered with a pretty white-down when young and mature to silver; they develop rosy-pink tips in winter. Small pink urn-shaped flowers in spring become round, brown seeds in fall. This shrub requires excellent drainage. S-PSh/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos canescens plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos canescens

    • 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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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