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Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

Sunset Bush Manzanita

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This manzanita is a mounding shrub 4-5' high and 4-6' wide. It has coppery red new growth later turning bright green. It has pinkish-white flowers in winter to early spring. This densely covered shrub prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.