Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Sandsprite'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Sandsprite'
Common Name: Sandsprite Manzanita

Mahogany red fruits. Young leaves brilliant red. Leaves become bronze in winter. Good on slopes. Recommended for container gardens. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Groundcover

Height by Width: 6in. -1' H x 4' W

Growth Habit: Low, creeping

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun, Inland: part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Occasional to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter

Flower Color: Pink

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for use in the garden

Natural Habitat: Sandy terraces, bluffs

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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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