Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn'
Common Name: Manzanita Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape mounding, spreading, cushion-shaped shrub with beautiful red bark and an open structure - spreads by rooting branches Height 3-5' Spread 4-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a loose, well-drained soil – tolerates some heavier Hardiness hardy - zones 7-9, 14-21 Morphology: Leaves 1-1/4" long, narrowly elliptical alternate on reddish brown stems Flowers bell-shaped pinkish white flowers in clusters - early spring Fruit small reddish drupe in summer Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: spreading low shrub - excellent for slopes, mixed with other drought tolerant shrubs Landscape Care: Watering water weekly during first summer, monthly watering is adequate after first year Fertilizing slow-release at planting Pruning head back after blooming to make more dense Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: hybrid Family: Ericaceae Notes: |
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