Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Manzanita, Bearberry

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive