James H. Schutte
Family
Ericaceae
Botanical Name
Arctostaphylos densiflora
Plant Common Name
Manzanita, Vine Hill Manzanita
General Description
Drought tolerant and attractive, vine hill manzanita is a mounding evergreen shrub native to California. Its spreading branches are covered with small, glossy, dark to light green leaves all season. In spring, it bears many drooping clusters of tiny, white tubular flowers, followed by small, bright red berries. Its flowers attract bees and its fruits are eaten by birds.
This California native is highly drought tolerant and can survive in poor soils if perfectly drained. It requires full to partial sun and is an excellent choice for western xeriscapes, slope stabilization and naturalistic plantings. Some cultivars are more refined and work well as foundation plants or in mixed borders.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 7
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 9
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Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
5'-6' / 1.5m - 1.8m
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Width
6'-6' / 1.8m - 1.8m
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Native To
California
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Light Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Light Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Bark Color
Orange Red, Sienna
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
Yes
