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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
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Arctostaphylos for your garden
aka Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel', Sentinel Manzanita
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Howard McMinn Manzanita
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths', Austin Griffiths Manzanita
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', Common Bearberry, Kinnikinick
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 24"-72"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Dwarf', Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red', Wood's Compact Kinnikinick, Wood's Dwarf Kinnikinnick, Wood's Dwarf Manzanita, Wood's Red Kinnikinnick
Plant Type
Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 24"-60"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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