Arctostaphylos pumila

Dune Manzanita, Sandmat Manzanita

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Tree, shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, foundation, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 6" to 36" / 15cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 4' / 30cm to 1.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive