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King Mountain Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Regismontana

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Overview

Arctostaphylos regismontana, the King Mountain Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub thriving in USDA zones 8-10. It boasts a picturesque form with twisted branches, reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreading similarly wide. Its rich green foliage contrasts with striking red bark, and white to pink bell-shaped blossoms emerge in winter through spring, later producing red berries. Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates drought, making it a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
8–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos regismontana
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — and white to pink bell-shaped blossoms emerge in winter through spring
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates drought
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — making it a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic landscapes
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet and spreading similarly wide
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — It boasts a picturesque form with twisted branches
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — Its rich green foliage contrasts with striking red bark
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — later producing red berries
King Mountain Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Regismontana) — Arctostaphylos regismontana, the King Mountain Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub thriving in USDA zones
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
Arctostaphylos Regismontana
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