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Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree'

Also Known As

  • Lester Rowntree Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree' plant details

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 7. Dark Blue-green foliage. Pink flowers.
Its open habit reveals an internal framework of beautiful dark mahogany branches. Copper-red new growth becomes pewter-gray-green mature foliage that sets off dainty clusters of rose-pink flowers - beautiful color all around. 6 ft T x 8 ft W Minimum temperature: 10°F
Sturdy trunked small tree/shrub w/smooth, purplish bark, gray leaves & clusters of tiny, urn-shaped flowers, white flushed pink, in early spring.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Lester Rowntree'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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