Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'

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Radiant Manzanita

 
California Native Plant
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Description

This is a low growing 6-8 inch high manzanita that grows 3-5ft. wide. Some of its outstanding features are the beautiful red stems, shiny red-green leaves and pink flowers that are followed by red berries in the fall. -Cornflower Farms

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.