Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro'

Also Known As

Montañade Oro Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro' plant details

Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A narrow endemic found only in the Los Osos/Montañade Oro area of San Luis Obispo County. We continue to experiment with selections of this remarkably beautiful manzanita and currently offer an Austin Griffiths selection from Montañade Oro State Park. It features gray-green leaves with contrasting rose-pink stems. The bark is a dark chocolate. Our ten-year-old mother plant is 6' high with a 12' spread. Best in coastal climates with full sun and well-drained soils. Hardy to 10 °F.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Montañade Oro'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant