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Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100

Plant type

shrub

size

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

    Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100 plant details

    Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100 is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Flowers: pink blooms
    Uses: winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A stunning coastal California native slowly mounds to 5 or 6 ft. tall and round with a classic reddish trunk and silvery pointed leaves in an attractive whorled arrangement. Clear pink bell shaped flowers appear in winter on bright pink petioles coveted by local hummingbirds. Provide full sun to very light shade. Drought tolerant once established. USDA zone 8.

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100 plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos montereyensis UCSC 2008-100

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun
    • Water Needs

      • occasional
    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
    • Flower Color

      • pink
    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Size

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