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Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita
Arctostaphylos x coloradoensis 'Chieftain'
Bearberry Manzanita
In stock · from $63.99
Upright spreading habit with smooth, cinnamon-red to purplish exfoliating bark and bright green oval leaves. White flowers tinged in pink appear in late March and early April followed by red berries
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-13.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita get?
About 2' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita need?
Low water use.
Will Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $63.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Chieftain Bearberry Manzanita wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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