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Beautiful natural hybrid manzanita; cross between Arctostaphylos hookeri x Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, found on sandy hills in Monterey County. New leaves are yellow-green, often with copper-colored margins, maturing to deep green. Attractive dark red bark. White to pink bell shaped flowers. One of the most garden tolerant manzanitas. Seems to grow well in cool coastal environments, but is often short-lived in hot inland areas, especially in full sun, regardless of irrigation strategies. Size varies; it has been listed as 2-3'Tx3-4'W, and as large as 5-8'Tx5-8'W, depending on the source. Best to plan for the larger size when planting.
Plant type
Shrub
Size
2 - 6 ft Tall
3 - 6 ft Wide
Form
Mounding, Rounded
Growth rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Color
White
Flowering season
Winter
Special uses
Bank stabilization, Groundcover
Sun
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Low
Summer irrigation
Never irrigate once established, Irrigate ~ 1x / mo once established
Ease of care
Moderate
Cold tolerance
Tolerates cold to 0 - 35° F
Soil drainage
Fast, Medium
Soil description
Well-drained.
Maintenance
Best to avoid pruning.
Site type
Best to grow in full sun in cooler coastal gardens, and in part shade in hotter inland areas.
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