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Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

Sunset Manzanita

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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. With the diversity of color changes it makes a great foundation shrub.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

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

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Park, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.