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Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Wolf Creek'

Also Known As

  • Wolf Creek Hairy Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Wolf Creek' plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Wolf Creek' 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, 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. 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 columbiana 'Wolf Creek'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Wolf Creek'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Wolf Creek' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Wolf Creek'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-8'

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-15'

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-72"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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