Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twin Valley'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twin Valley' plant details

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twin Valley' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 stanfordiana 'Twin Valley'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twin Valley'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Introduction: Another of our favorite manzanita finds from the rich area of northern Lake County, CA, this 4-5 foot shrub with glossy green leaves supported by red stems sports the typical narrow, upheld nascent inflorescences with so many branches they appear almost as a smoke tree, Cotinus, even prior to the flower buds opening. Each opens to a pale pink in mid to late winter, prolonging the show. One of the easier species to grow and even a little tolerant of summer garden water (if not overdone). We think this is the prettiest A. stanfordiana yet! For bright sun to partial shade, minerally soil, USDA zone 7 if not 6

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twin Valley' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos stanfordiana 'Twin Valley'

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 - dappled shade

Features

Foliage Season
- evergreen
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Color
- green
Fruit
- red
- orange