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    Arctostaphylos otayensis

    Also Known As

    • Otay Manzanita

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 4'-12'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Arctostaphylos otayensis plant details

    Arctostaphylos otayensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white 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. 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos otayensis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: peeling bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos otayensis

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

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos otayensis plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos otayensis

    • 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
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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