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Arctostaphylos nortensis
Also Known As
- Manzanita
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-15'
- W: 6'-12'
planting zones
- 6b-11
Arctostaphylos nortensis plant details
Arctostaphylos nortensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by 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, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos nortensis
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos nortensis
- USDA Zones: 6b - 11
- 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
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By: John Rusk
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Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos nortensis plant
How to Grow Arctostaphylos nortensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- winter
- 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 Manzanita
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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