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California Native Plant

Arctostaphylos pumila

Dune Manzanita, Sandmat M.

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Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

Description

One of the most spectacular ground-covering manzanitas, Arctostaphylos pumila grows only in coastal locations. Silver to green leaf color with pink new growth adds to interest of this 1-2' tall manzanita. Arctostaphylos pumila starts out low and hugs the ground in youth; with age it forms giant rings higher in the middle and lower on the margins.

 

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.