Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista'

Also Known As

Buena Vista Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista' plant details

Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 hookeri 'Buena Vista'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, rock garden, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: 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

Zn 7. Dense spreading. Low growing, mat-forming evergreen shrub displaying glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of light pink, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early summer. Native plant of the Pacific Northwest. Manzanita can be a suitable groundcover for dry, sandy soils. Excellent for edging and rock gardens.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

From a particularly useful species, this selection from the northern California coast to about 18" or more in height by about 5' in as many years. A dense growth habit, they have the glossiest spring-green leaves and pearl colored flowers usually mid-winter. Excellent groundcover in sun to dappled shade for summer dry places. USDA zone 7

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Buena Vista'

Sun Exposure
- 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