Arctostaphylos densiflora ‘Sentinal’

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Sentinel manzanita

One of the faster growing manzanitas, this cultivar of A. densiflora was selected for its overall height and spreading canopy reaching 10 by 8 feet.

Very showy all year round with deep red bark, silvery foliage, and dense clusters of flowers in late winter. Great for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

Tolerates heavy soils but thrives in a sandy or rocky setting.

Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

 

Ecological Value

Bees and butterflies love the dense clusters of flowers and birds enjoy the small fruits.

Historical Uses

A. Sentinal is a horticultural selection. Its origin is from the north coast foothills; introduced into the Saratoga Horticultural Foundation in 1962.

Distribution

Selected for the garden.

Elevation

Selected for the garden.

Communities
Habitat

Selected for the garden.