• Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
  • Shrubs ~ Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita ~ Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens ~ Retail Nursery ~ Mail Order Nursery
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Habit & Cultural Information

Mature size
6 ft T x 8 ft W
Minimum temperature
0º F
Light
Sun
Habit
Evergreen, Shrub

Notable Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Pacific NW Native
  • Pollinator Friendly
  • Hedgerow

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita

Arctostaphylos columbiana 'Blue River', Manzanita

Size
Online
$17.50
$17.50
Sale Sold out
At Nursery
$12.50

0.5 qt 14 available

From our collection during a fun day in October, '06 with Neil Bell: rounded form and clean foliage, somewhat narrow, light blue-green and light green, and orange-brown exfoliating bark.

This selection, from the North-East side of Mt. Hood, is not very tolerant of summer water once established. So, think garden bed with no drip irrigation or sprinkler spinners for this one. It's a good rule of thumb that A. columbiana chosen from more southern and coastal areas will be more water-tolerant (can be planted maybe 4-5 ft away from occasional summer water drip lines), while those from the Cascades and eastern choices will not. 

We water our newly planted manzanitas for 30 seconds only once a week for the first year, even in the heat of summer, after that, they are on their own. We plant mostly in the fall and the beginning of spring for the best results. 

Mature size: 6 ft T x 8 ft W

Minimum temperature: 0º F

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Carefully packed for each plant

Once your order is ready, we bring the plants from our greenhouses into a holding area. Each plant is wrapped by hand and, when needed, staked to protect tender stems. Because our inventory is so diverse, we adjust the packing method for each plant based on its size, type, and stage of growth.

We reuse clean paper and plastic packing materials whenever practical. It is easier on the planet and helps keep shipping costs down for you, too.

Choose your Monday ship date

At checkout, choose from the available Monday ship dates. We ship with UPS from Monmouth, Oregon, and you will receive an email with tracking information when your shipment is prepared or enters the UPS system.

Arrival times vary by destination and weather, so we cannot guarantee a specific delivery date or time.

Packed by hand, plant by plant

See how we prepare mail-order plants for a safe journey from our nursery to your garden.