Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Ian Bush'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Ian Bush'
Common Name: Ian Bush Manzanita

Fast-growing for a manzanita. Good specimen or informal hedge for a small garden. Has a naturally open structure revealing dark red bark. Accepts clay soil. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 4-6' H x 3-6' W

Growth Habit: Upright, open

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to:

Flower Season: Winter

Flower Color: Light pink-white

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for the garden

Natural Habitat: Selected for the garden

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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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