Chieftan Manzanita
Chieftan manzanita is a low, broadleaf evergreen that can become quite wide at maturity. Its large, round leaves make this plant very valuable in serving as a backdrop in summer and a welcome evergreen shrub throughout fall and winter.
Small pinkish-white flowers grace the plant in early spring, but are not very noticeable. It makes an excellent groundcover in flat areas, but also cascades nicely over retaining walls and boulders.
Chieftan manzanita has slightly larger leaves and is more vigorous than Panchito or mock bearberry manzanita.
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Chieftan Manzanita
Chieftan manzanita is a low, broadleaf evergreen that can become quite wide at maturity. Its large, round leaves make this plant very valuable in serving as a backdrop in summer and a welcome evergreen shrub throughout fall and winter.
Small pinkish-white flowers grace the plant in early spring, but are not very noticeable. It makes an excellent groundcover in flat areas, but also cascades nicely over retaining walls and boulders.
Chieftan manzanita has slightly larger leaves and is more vigorous than Panchito or mock bearberry manzanita.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis 'Chieftan'
Pronunciation
ark-toh-STAF-ih-los kol-oh-rad-oh-EN-sis
Mature Height
18 to 36 in.
Mature Spread
5 to 8 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white tinged with pink
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
Uncompaghre Plateau in western Colorado
Light Requirements
sun to part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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