Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena'

Also Known As

Point Arena Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 18"
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena' plant details

Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena' is an easy to grow evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In winter cream and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in winter
Uses: distinctive bark, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Nursery introduction. This lovely plant from the place of the same name along the northern California coast. Grows to a dense eighteen inches tall, the original plant over sixty feet across, spilling over the edge of a cliff to the sea spray of the Pacific. In cultivation has spread to about five feet in as many years. Densely held jade green leaves to an inch and a half, lightly furry complemented by pearly pink to white flowers mid to late winter. Easy in cultivation given well drained soil and maybe not against hot pavement. Similar plants collected by staff of Tilden regional park and California Flora Nursery, so a few names might need sorting out. USDA zone 8a.