5 Seeds White Leaved Manzanita Arctostaphylos viscida Drought Tolerant Shrub

Arctostaphylos viscida, commonly known as White Leaved Manzanita, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to the western United States, admired for its smooth reddish-brown bark and rounded, silvery-green foliage. This slow-growing woody plant develops a sturdy, sculptural framework over time, making it a striking specimen for dry gardens and naturalized landscapes.

The dense white-tinged leaves and graceful branching habit make White Leaved Manzanita an excellent choice for ornamental plantings, xeriscapes, and habitat gardens where a low-water woody shrub is desired. It produces small urn-shaped flowers followed by berry-like fruit, and its architectural form adds year-round structure to the landscape. Seeds require patience and stratification to germinate and growth is gradual, but established plants are long-lived and drought tolerant.
Species: Arctostaphylos viscida
Type: Evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright to mounding woody shrub
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, low fertility
Zones: 7-10
Germination: Stratify seeds 30-60 days cold, then sow surface-skimmed
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 4-6 feet
Notes: Slow growing; drought tolerant once established