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Arctostaphylos silvicola 'Ghostly'

Also Known As

  • Ghostly Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 7b-11

Arctostaphylos silvicola 'Ghostly' plant details

Arctostaphylos silvicola 'Ghostly' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds 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 silvicola 'Ghostly'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos silvicola 'Ghostly'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Gray foliage Burgundy red bark.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos silvicola 'Ghostly' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos silvicola 'Ghostly'

  • 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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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