Manzanita w/ Pinkish White Flowers
A medium to large shrub that performs well in a variety of garden environments. 'Sunset' differs from most manzanitas with its rough, peeling bark. Bright copper new foliage matures into a medium green. Leaf tips can be pointed. Tolerates light pruning and can be used as a formal or informal hedge.
Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit type : Berry
Fruit color : Red
Leaf Characteristics
Bark habit : Peeling
Bark texture : Rough
Leaf notes : New growth is copper colored.
Bark color : Reddish-brown
Leaf texture : Shiny
Leaf shape : Oval with acute leaf tip
Leaf color : Medium green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Urn-shaped
Flower color : White
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 4-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 4-5 ft.
Growth rate : Slow
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 5 to 10 F (Z7b)
Sunset zone : 6-9, 14-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes