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Products > Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'   Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' - Manzanita     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Ericaceae (Heaths, Heathers) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Winter Height: 2-3 feet Width: 6-12 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' (Manzanita) - A fast growing low sprawling shrub, 2 feet tall with a 6-10 foot spread, that has twisting branches that are pinkish at first then mature to a dark purple-brown and turn upwards towards the tips. These branches bare narrow 2 to 3 inch long gray-green foliage (grayer in hotter inland gardens and greener near the coast) and occasionally, but not reliably, in late winter appear small white flowers. Plant in full sun to light shade and water very little to occasionally. This variety is a quicker grower than other manzanitas and a bit open in its youth but older plantings are quite dense - pinch new growth on young plants to encourage early branching. This is one of the few gray-leafed groundcover manzanitas and is good for dry shade and also more tolerant of heavy soils and garden irrigation than many other manzanitas. It was introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in 1981 where it was found as a volunteer seedling and is speculated to be an Arctostaphylos silvicola hybrid. The name Arctostaphylos was given to the genus by the French (of Scottish descent) naturalist Michel Adanson (1707-1778), who first named the circumboreal Arctostaphylos uva-ursi for plants found in Europe. The name comes from the Greek words 'arktos' meaning "bear" and 'staphyle' meaning "grapes" in reference to bears eating the fruit and the common name Bearberry also references this fact.  The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'.     [MORE INFO]