Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'

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Sentinel Manzanita

  
California Native Plant
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Information by: Joni Clayton - Mockingbird        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This Manzanita grows 6-8' high and 5-8' wide, has rose-white flowers, and is upright. Good soil drainage is essential.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red

 

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.