Arctostaphylos silvicola

Also Known As

Bonny Doon Manzanita
Ghost Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 8'-20'

planting zones

8a-10b

Arctostaphylos silvicola plant details

Arctostaphylos silvicola is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos silvicola

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, endangered, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos silvicola

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus collection from Bonny Doon, California of this rare and endangered manzanita, endemic to California's Santa Cruz Mountains. A large, evergreen shrub that can reach 10' tall x 20' wide at maturity, these have smooth stems with dark red bark and pale, gray green, somewhat woolly leaves that are especially silvery, justifying a second common name, ghost manzanita. Summer flowers are white as well. Full sun to light shade, in lean soil with excellent drainage. Tolerant of occasional summer water once established if temperatures are not too hot. Frost hardy to 10 to 15 °F, USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos silvicola plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos silvicola

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant