Arctostaphylos densiflora 'White Lanterns'

White Lanterns Manzanita

Evergreen Groundcover, Shrub

“Stellar small scale Manzanita that is a winner in gardens. Smaller leaves have a finer texture than most shrub types. Forms a symmetrical, dense dome to 3′ x 5′ in 5 years of medium green foliage. Massive bloom as clusters of white flowers (tinted pink in cold weather) occur from every branch tip in January to March. Very showy russet/mahogany bark. One of the best performers in our climate and scaled well for smaller gardens. Wonderful performance in Hell Strips, even large rock gardens. In time you may remove the lower tired branches that have become shaded out and reveal the smooth spectacular peeling trunks. Little to no summer water. Full sun to very light shade in well drained to average soil. Excellent cold hardiness as well as resistance to black spot. As with all give it good air circulation. Adaptable.”—Courtesy Xera Plants

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Low Water / No Water

Description

Size: 18 - 30 tall x 42 - 60 wide
Shape / Form: Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attractive Bark or Stem

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Shape: Bell


Fruit Description: Brown / Chocolate

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Food for Foraging Wildlife, Groundcover, Hell Strip, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Wildlife: Bees, Birds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Year-round Interest
Position / Role: ground hugger, mid-plane filler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Suitable Substitutes

Arctostaphylos x media 'Martha Ewan' | Martha Ewan hybrid Manzanita