arctostaphylos-x-coloradoensis

Mock Bearberry Manzanita

Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis

Plant Images

Plant Attributes

Height

10-15”

Width

36-60”

Soil Moisture

Xeric once established

Hardiness

USDA zones 4b-8 (up to 7,000′)

Culture

Well drained garden loam or sandy soil

Year Introduced

2005

Deer Resistant

Yes

Dry Shade

Yes

Edible

Yes

Evergreen

Yes

Flower color

pink

Native

Central USA

Part shade/part sun

Yes

Sandy soil

Yes

Shrub

Yes

Sun

Yes

Winter interest

Yes

Xeric

Yes

Zone 4

Yes

Zone 5

Yes

Zone 6

Yes

Zone 7

Yes

Zone 8

Yes

Description

Outstanding selection of a native broadleaf evergreen shrub from the Uncompaghre Plateau. Waxy, urn-shaped, white flowers produce small red berries on established plants. First selected by Betsy Baldwin of Golden, Colorado. Shrub. Xeriscape.

Additional Resources

Mock Bearberry Manzanita: A Magnificient Manzanita