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Arctostaphylos silvicola - Bonny Doon Manzanita

Botanic Name

Arctostaphylos silvicola

Common Name

Bonny Doon Manzanita

Size

H: 8' W: 8'

Water

Summer Dry

Soil

Sand

Sun

Sun

Bee favorite

Bee favorite

Attribute detail

Deer resistant

Deer resistant

(Medium)

Hummingbird attractor

Hummingbird attractor

Attribute detail

Description

A rare and endangered manzanita found in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Fulton and Scott's Valley in sandy soil. It has beautiful silvery leaves and grows to a lush 6-8'x6-8' shrub. Prefers good drainage and dry conditions once established. Bell-like white flowers appear in winter to provide a great food source for hummingbirds, the berries produced following are a delight to local songbirds. Does not tolerate summer water, so be sure to keep dry once established.

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24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

Prices are subject to change without notice. Please call (650) 851-1668 to verify price and availability for all plants.

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