Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Knobcone Point'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Knobcone Point'
Common Name: 'Knobcone Point' Manzanita selection

'Knobcone Point' is an unusual selection of manzanita that retains its close-set juvenile leaves, creating a unique fish scale-like effect that makes up for the fact that you can't see the branches and bark. Foliage is an attractive blue-green. Excellent in both coastal and inland gardens. Pale pinkish-white flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 5' H x 8' W

Growth Habit: Upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: Light pink/White

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected from species in eastern San Francisco Bay Area - Mount Diablo

Natural Habitat: Chaparral (sandstone). Elevation: 400'-2000'

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Care and Maintenance

• With proper placement, manzanitas require little maintenance. Selectively prune to remove dead branches or to reveal structure. Avoid unnecessary pruning. Manzanitas are prone to branch die-back, caused by a naturally occurring fungal pathogen. When removing dead branches, sterilize pruning shears with alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of the disease.

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