Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6a-10a

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew' plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, 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 Siskiyous. 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.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous