Arctostaphylos x coloradensis �Chieftain'
Common Name(s):
Chieftan manzanita
Mock bearberry
Synonym:
Manzanita
Flower:
White
Blooms :
Apr
to:
Jun
Urn-shaped white with pink edges
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Ericaceae
Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3'
Foliage:
Dark Green
Leaves dark green, oval, glossy
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn reddish then purple
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Leaves green, bark cinnamon red exfoliating
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Colorado
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
1-2'
Spread:
5-6'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Foothills, mountains
Soil:
Loam, sandy
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Does not require fertilizer
Mulch:
Rock mulch, crumbly granite/shale
Established plants require very little water, grow in rocky or sandy well-drained soil, little pruning is necessary
Long Term:
Winter:
Prevent soil wetness , mulch if not done in fall, full sun
Spring:
Needs no extra watering after establishment, use rocky or sandy soil, little pruning required, apply mulch
Summer:
No water, excellent drainage, partial afternoon shade, no pruning
Fall:
Drastically reduce or stop watering, only remove dead or damaged branches, mulch, take cuttings if desired
General Care Comments:
Needs poor rocky or sandy well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, drought tolerant, little pruning
Common Problems
Overwatering, poor drainage
Diseases:
Root rot, wilt, bacterial leaf spot and blight, black spot, canker, leaf galls, rust
Insects:
Leaf gall aphids
Environmental Problems:
Root rot from excessive moisture, poor drainage, over-fertilization, high humidity
Pests:
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