Chieftan Manzanita

Seasoning up a landscape? Substitute those other artificial landscape flavors with something o’natural – Chieftain manzanita. Establishing stands of Chieftain around any structural element in the landscape will deliver a sense of nature in our man made urban environment. It grows to a mature height of 3’ and the soft green fleshiness of the rounded leaves persist all year. This plant is believed to be a cross between the groundcover kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and the bushier growing Arctostaphylos nevadensis. These plants prefer a well-drained soil, so be sure to amend the soil to increase drainage when planting this gem. Plant maintenance is minimal to none. Prune the occasional branch for the simple reason of redirecting growth. For those who are meticulous about garden cleanliness, the mature height of 2 plus feet make this broadleaf evergreen easy to clean out using a small blower. Chieftain is really a texture plant, however, and you’ll appreciate its other characteristics when you get up close and personal with it. The smooth reddish-caramel bark and petite white flowers with hints of pink that emerge in April will tantalize your taste for these plants all year. Make Chieftain manzanita the “leader” of your landscape.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 8,000 ft.