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Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'

Sentinel Manzanita

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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.

 

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.