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    Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020]

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020] plant details

    Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and white foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and white
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020]

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These seedlings from a place that has featured many great forms of this plant with particularly silvery furry and reflective leaves Tahema Co. California where recent fires have cleared our favorite propagation sources for the species. While varied in form, all beautiful and easy to grow unless your garden has frequent fires. 4 to 6 ft in height with rounded form, cinnamon colored bark and pearly pink flowers mid to late winter, fruit in autumn are glossy cinnamon match with the bark. For full sun, lean well drained soil and minimal summer water once established. USDA 7b if not colder.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020] plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos canescens [23.0020]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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    aka Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel', Sentinel Manzanita

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' flower, foliage by Paul Furman, Bay Natives
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', Common Bearberry, Kinnikinick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' foliage, form by plant lust
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