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Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Mottley Crue'

Also Known As

Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-11

Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Mottley Crue' plant details

Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Mottley Crue' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, birds 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Mottley Crue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: native plant, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos mewukka 'Mottley Crue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This northern collection of what appears to be the burl-forming comes from Shasta County in the southern Siskiyou's. This plant, to 4-6' in height, with narrow powder-blue leaves, beautifully set amid red stems and warm orange bark on older wood. Light pink flowers in midwinter. Prefers mineral soil, bright light, and very little summer water (or when temperatures are warm). Can be cut back severely and re-sprout (if your significant other gets carried away with the chainsaw on the weekend). USDA zone 6, possibly colder.