Arctostaphylos stanfordiana ssp. bakeri

Stanford Manzanita, Bearberry

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, rock garden, specimen
Height 24" to 6' / 60cm to 1.80m
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive