Arctostaphylos canescens
Family: Ericaceae
Common names: BEARBERRY, MANZANITA
Synonym: Arctostaphylos canescens ssp. sonorensis
Native to: California, South Oregon, Western North America
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 6.6 feet
Max width: 6.6 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
new growth distinct
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: fruit, nectar
Bird uses plant for shelter or cover or cavity: cover
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape use: deer resistant
Propagates by: cutting, graft, seed
flowers in spring
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
