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Arctostaphylos viscida

Whiteleaf Manzanita

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Description

The whiteleaf manzanita is a tough upright tree that stands 5ft. high and 3-4 ft. wide with large, rounded light green leaves and showy red bark. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds. It can be found on dry slopes in chaparral and foothill woodlands in northern Sierra Nevada and north Coast Ranges from 500-5000 ft. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).