Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Spruce Blue'

Also Known As

Spuce Blue Hairy Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Spruce Blue' plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Spruce Blue' is an evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features glaucous 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Spruce Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: compact, distinctive bark, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Spruce Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. From a wonderful cluster of diversity just east of Laurence Lake near Mt. Hood, OR, comes this compact form to 4' with upright branches, and nearly imbricate leaf pattern that is wooly, narrow, and indeed quite blue. The mounding form still shows the structure of the attractive orange bark. White flowers, winter to mid spring, give way to pumpkin-colored fruit from late summer into autumn. Bright light, mineral soil, careful of the summer water. USDA zone 7, probably colder.