Arctostaphylos manzanita 'St. Helena' (Common manzanita 'St. Helena')

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Avoid too fertile soil. Where A. manzanita is native, grow in full sun in coastal areas, in partial shade inland. In the UK, pollination tends to be poor so fruit may not be produced.

Suggested uses

Rock, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Architectural, Desert garden/Xeriscaping, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Coastal

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 4, 5

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Open branches

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Though the fruit is edible, it can be hard to digest so should be eaten in moderation.