Arctostaphylos densiflora 'James West'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'James West'
Common Name: James West Manzanita

This is an excellent large-scale groundcover for dry areas. Needs little or no water once established. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Give full sun near coast, some afternoon shade inland.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Groundcover

Height by Width: 18-24 in. H x 10' W

Growth Habit: Low, groundcover

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun; Inland: part sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 15-20 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White to light pink

Endangered?:

Distribution: Selected for the garden

Natural Habitat: Dry, hot slopes, hills, canyons

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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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