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
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
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.