Arctostaphylos viridissima 'White Cloud'
White Cloud Manzanita, White Hair M
Description
A woody evergreen shrub with an upright, treelike form. Branches are furry and stems are covered in white hairs. Broad, gray-green leaves are rounded to egg-shaped. Clusters of white, drooping, urn-shaped flowers are beneficial to many bird species, appearing in winter. The berries are edible. Native to California. Tolerates serpentine and clay soils. It slowly reaches 6' tall and wide. Established plants need low to moderate water. Shrub eventually reaches rounded form. Does best in sandy, well draining soil. Attracts birds, hummingbirds and bees.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Green, Red
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.