Arctostaphylos 'Sentinel'

Common name(s): manzanita

Description: evergreen shrub; rounded, somewhat upright growth with burgundy bark and slightly gray-green foliage. Very floriferous and adorned with pink urn flowers in late winter. 

Height: to 10 ft. Spread: to 8 ft.

Position: full sun, and lean, well-draining soil. Ideally in a site with excellent air circulation 

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought