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    Arctostaphylos montereyensis

    Also Known As

    • Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-8'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Arctostaphylos montereyensis plant details

    Arctostaphylos montereyensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos montereyensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in winter
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos montereyensis

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Endemic to the stabilized dunes of northern u guessed it, Monterey county CA.. Rounded shrubs usually to about 5 occasionally to 8 ft, glossy green leaves bronzed orange new growth and shred-y orange bark. Light pink flowers early to mid winter. A wee bit more tolerant of garden water but likes free draining soil (grows in sand). A good garden do-er for sun to dappled shade, summer drought but can handle some occasional summer water zone 7b/8a.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos montereyensis plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos montereyensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    aka Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel', Sentinel Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    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'

    aka Howard McMinn Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine
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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    aka Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths', Austin Griffiths Manzanita

    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'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Dwarf', Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red', Wood's Compact Kinnikinick, Wood's Dwarf Kinnikinnick, Wood's Dwarf Manzanita, Wood's Red Kinnikinnick

    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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