Friday 26 April 2013

Arctostaphylos columbiana



Name:Arctostaphylos columbiana
Common Name
 hairy manzanita
Family
 Ericaceae
        Deciduous         x    Evergreen         x    Shrub            Ground Cover             Annual

        Coniferous             Tree             Climber             Herbaceous             Perennial

Habit
rounded, bushy
Hard. Zone
 USDA zone 7
Mature Size
 3m tall by 3m spread

x

Leaf
simple, elliptic, entire, hairy

Fall/Winter Color

        Leaf Arr.        Opposite    x     Alternate         Whorled         Spiraled         Clustered         Basal

Flowers
 showy, white, pink

Infl.
 cluster
Jan.     Feb.     ( March.      April.      May.)      June.      July.      August.      Sept.      Oct.      Nov.      Dec.  (flowering period)
Water Use
High     Low

Soil
Rich     Lean     Well-drained x

Exposure
Sun  x   Semi-shade     Shade
Landscape uses:
scree slopes, rocky areas


Limitations: needs dry soil
Other Features: drought tolerant, native

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