Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'
Sunset Manzanita
Description
This manzanita is a mounding shrub 4-5' high and 4-6' wide. It has coppery red new growth later turning bright green. It has pinkish-white flowers in winter to early spring. This densely covered shrub prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. With the diversity of color changes it makes a great foundation shrub.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Park, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.