Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew'

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