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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.

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Mottley Crew'

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Fruit

    • red
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