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Arctostaphylos pajaroensis

Pajaro Manzanita

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Description

The 'Paradise' grows as a dense, rounded to flat topped shrub to 8' tall and 10' wide. Its new growth is a striking copper red color, and remains so for much of the year. The flowers are light pink, and appear in late winter and spring. The bark of this tree is stringy and has a dark mahogany brown color. It is a relatively adaptable variety. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.