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Arctostaphylos columbiana

Hairy Manzanita

Plant photo of: Arctostaphylos columbiana
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: PlantMaster, Krzysztof Zi

 

Description

Hairy Manzanita is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that slowly reaches 3' tall and 3-6' wide. It has a single base with spreading branches that have rust colored bark. Foliage is leathery, dark green and small. Pinkish white, small, pendulous flowers appear in spring, attracting hummingbirds. Roundish, red fruit appear in summer. This plant does well in full or part sun with well-draining, rocky, acidic soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.