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Vine Hill Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Densiflora

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Overview

Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coast ranges. It showcases a striking, sculptural form with rich mahogany bark and dense foliage, reaching 3-6 ft in height and width. In late winter to spring, delicate white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers emerge, attracting pollinators. Adaptable to various soils, it's drought-tolerant once established, preferring full sun. Ideal for native gardens, it offers year-round interest and low maintenance appeal.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coast ranges
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — sculptural form with rich mahogany bark and dense foliageVine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — reaching 3-6 ft in height and widthVine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — In late winter to spring, delicate white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers emerge, attracting pollinatorsVine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Adaptable to various soils, it's drought-tolerant once established, preferring full sunVine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Ideal for native gardens, it offers year-round interest and low maintenance appealVine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos densiflora+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coast ranges
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — sculptural form with rich mahogany bark and dense foliage
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — reaching 3-6 ft in height and width
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — In late winter to spring, delicate white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers emerge, attracting pollinators
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Adaptable to various soils, it's drought-tolerant once established, preferring full sun
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — Ideal for native gardens, it offers year-round interest and low maintenance appeal
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos densiflora
Vine Hill Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Densiflora) — is a captivating evergreen shrub native to a small region of Sonoma County in California

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