Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue' plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by brown and orange fruit. Attracts bees, 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 manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue'

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

A Cistus introduction. Pleasing blue-green foliage and abundant soft warm-pink flowers from December or January through early spring, followed by a coppery-brown fruit that matches this plant's beautiful bark. From a rather high rainfall area along the Klamath River, growing to about 8-10' but easily kept smaller with careful pruning. Stunning, if "lifted" into a miniature tree form. A bit more summer water tolerant than others of its ilk, but summer drought hardy with bright, well-drained, mineral soil best. Frost hardy to at least USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Willow Creek Blue'

Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Sun Exposure
- sun