Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'
Sentinel Manzanita
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
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.