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    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos x media 'Point Arena'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    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'

    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
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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
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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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