Arctostaphylos white

This entry documents white-flowered manzanita cultivars, including 'Lanterns', a selection reaching 3 to 4 feet with notable ornamental value. The smooth, reddish bark and evergreen foliage characteristic of the genus provide year-round structure.

White cultivars tolerate sun to part shade with moderate to low water needs on well-drained soils. Specific site requirements match parent Arctostaphylos species; avoid wet, heavy soils. Expect susceptibility to the diseases and pests common to all manzanitas: rust, leaf spot, Phytophthora dieback, and various scale insects.