Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Gold Bear'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 120"-240"

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Gold Bear' plant details

Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Gold Bear' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 glandulosa 'Gold Bear'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 120 IN - 240 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, long-blooming, rock garden, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Gold Bear'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

A Cistus Introduction: From the upper reaches of the Hellsgate area in Southern Oregon's Rogue River Canyon, a rather unique area where dense stands of A. glandulosa seem influenced by A. nevadensis. This form, though only 18" or so in height, can spread to 20 or more feet rather quickly. The deep green leaves are enhanced by small golden brown hairs, giving the whole plant a striking appearance, especially when white flowers appear in winter and early spring. We have seen flowers on this plant as early as November and as late as March. This could be a particularly useful medium-scale ground cover anywhere in the dry-summer west. Most soils with decent drainage, dryish at least in the summer. Zone 7 possibly 6. This from an area where we have seen an abundance of bears browsing on the chocolate colored fruit in autumn and winter!

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Gold Bear' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos glandulosa 'Gold Bear'

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