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Mock Bearberry Manzanita

Arctostaphylos x coloradensis

$24.99
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per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone

• Arctostaphylos x coloradensis (Mock Bearberry Manzanita) is a remarkable evergreen groundcover shrub that stays attractive year-round
• This resilient Colorado native species is exceptionally cold hardy and drought tolerant
• Dense, matte green foliage is complemented by delicate pink flowers in spring, followed by red berries that attract birds in fall
• A 2005 Plant Select® introduction

Mock Bearberry Manzanita

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Description

Arctostaphylos x coloradensis (Mock Bearberry Manzanita) is a must-have plant for Colorado and western gardens! It is a naturally occurring hybrid of two native plant species, Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva ursi) and Greenleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula), from the Uncompahgre Plateau in southwestern Colorado. It thrives in high elevations up to 8125 feet. It joined the Plant Select® assortment in 2005 due to its exceptional cold hardiness and drought tolerance. Its bright green leaves maintain their vibrant color well into the winter, providing year-round visual interest and shelter for birds and insects.

This shrub is slow-growing, with a dense, low-growing habit making an excellent groundcover or border plant in xeriscapes. It will take your Manzanita about three to seven years to grow to its full height. Plant in well-draining soils in full sun to partial shade. One of the greatest threats to this species of Manzanita is root rot from overwatering. The first two years require moderate watering to establish, after which it becomes highly drought tolerant. It does best when planted on slopes with good drainage - consider expanded shale or squeegee when amending clay soil. Seems to prefer shade in the late afternoon. Avoid pruning, unless there is damage to branches – and then only prune those branches out in spring.

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key features

Advantages
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Native
  • Groundcover
  • Evergreen
  • Low Maintenance
  • Deer Resistant
Light Requirements
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early spring

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Waterwise
  • Very Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Mature Height
10-24" tall
Mature Spread
3-5' wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Native To
North America
Awards
Plant Select®
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
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