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Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'

Sentinel Manzanita

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Information by: Joni Clayton - Mockingbird        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This Manzanita grows 6'-8' high and 5'-8' wide; it has rose/white flowers and is upright. It needs good soil drainage for best performance.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

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

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

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).