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Arctostaphylos pungens

Mexican Manzanita

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Description

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

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

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.