Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Austin Griffiths'

Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Austin Griffiths'

Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Austin Griffiths'

Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Austin Griffiths'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Austin Griffiths'
Common Name: Austin Griffiths Manzanita

One of the earliest blooming manzanitas. Striking as informal hedge. Highly recommended as specimen. Cherry-red bark with large clusters of pink flowers that attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 10' H x 6' W

Growth Habit: Upright, multi-branched

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter

Flower Color: Light pink-white

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for use in the garden; A. densiflora x manzanita hybrid; introduced by Native Sons

Natural Habitat: Slopes, chaparral, rocky soils, woodland, forest

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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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