Arctostaphylos viscida

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Manzanita, Whiteleaf

 
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Description

The whiteleaf manzanita is a tough upright tree that stands 5ft. high and 3-4 ft. wide with large, rounded light green leaves and showy red bark. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds. It can be found on dry slopes in chaparral and foothill woodlands in northern Sierra Nevada and north Coast Ranges from 500-5000 ft. -Cornflower Farms

 

This plant is on the City of Ashland’s Prohibited Plant List and should only be planted if it is at least 30 feet away from any structure. Prohibited Flammable Plants List Questions? Contact Firewise staff at 541-482-2770.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.