Plants in genus arctostaphylos
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard Mcminn'
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard Mcminn' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with pendulous, nodding-bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators like moths, hummingbirds, and butterflies. It features striking reddish twisting branches and grows up to 6 feet tall and 7 feet wide. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers poor fertility and slightly acidic arid conditions. It is resistant to salt, deer, and rabbits.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' is a broadleaf evergreen known for its pink and white flowers and red berries in the fall. This low-growing plant spreads 8 to 10 feet and is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for xeriscaping. It thrives in full sun and is resistant to salt, deer, and rabbits. Its reddish-gold fall tint adds seasonal interest, and it is well-suited for cold climates, hardy in USDA zones 2 to 6.
Arctostaphylos viscida
Arctostaphylos viscida, native from Southern California to Oregon, is a striking evergreen with pendulous white flowers and red twigs. It grows 15-20 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, thriving in heat and sun. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant is drought-tolerant once established and can handle clay and poor soil.
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' is a low-growing groundcover with broadleaf evergreen foliage and snowy-white, bell-shaped flowers. It is heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and provides shelter for birds and wildlife.
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'
Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel' is a highly floriferous Manzanita with maroon-brown stems and gray-green evergreen leaves. It produces nodding bell-shaped flowers in soft pink and white and is the fastest-growing Manzanita, forming a dense shrub up to 8 feet tall. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and thrives in full sun and xeric sites.
Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr Hurd'
Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr Hurd' is one of the largest Manzanitas, growing 12-15 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide. It is evergreen in mild-winter areas and features showy dark reddish-brown bark and white flowers that attract pollinators.
Arctostaphylos 'Louis Edmunds'
Arctostaphylos 'Louis Edmunds' is a rare shrub native to Sonoma County, CA, with gray-green evergreen leaves and purple-brown trunks. It produces showy pink flowers in spring, attracting butterflies and birds. This drought-tolerant plant grows 6-8 feet tall and is suitable for hedges and privacy screens.