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Also Known As

  • Blue Tip Manzanita

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

3 5/8” x 6” pot | $18

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Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Blue Tip' plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Blue Tip' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glaucous 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 manzanita 'Blue Tip'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, easy-to-grow, rock garden, tolerates summer planting, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Blue Tip'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. A very pretty blue-leaved manzanita from Northern Lake County, California, to about 10 to 12 feet with a pyramidal shape. Light blue leaves contrasting well with orange-red stems and bark. One of our earlier flowering selections, this one is often showing small chains of large white flowers early to mid December. Easy in cultivation given mineral soil and bright light, tolerating an occasional summer watering if needed. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Blue Tip' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Blue Tip'

  • 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

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
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