Arctostaphylos viscida |
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Manzanita, Whiteleaf |
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.
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 between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.