Arctostaphylos pungens |
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Arctostaphylos pungens is an evergreen shrub. It requires good drainage. It is quite distinctive with the red bark and reddish green, evergreen foliage. Pinkish white, urn shaped flowers bloom in the winter. It is a slow grower and may take 20 years to reach 6' tall.
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
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.