Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Bates Yellow'

Also Known As

Bates Yellow Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 5'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Bates Yellow' plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Bates Yellow' is an evergreen shrub with gold and green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Bates Yellow'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, unique, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Bates Yellow'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A California Flora Nursery introduction. An exquisite form of manzanita with its specific epithet identical to its common name, making it confusing; nevertheless, this selection has golden new foliage maturing to medium green on plants to ten to twelve feet tall and five feet wide eventually; easily kept to five feet with ruthless pruning. Orange bark and white-tinted pink flowers mid November in the Portland area. A delightful presence in the winter garden. Fairly well drained soil, short on summer moisture, USDA zone 7b.