Arctostaphylos viscida
Whiteleaf Manzanita
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.