Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'
Common Name: John Dourley Manzanita

This low-growing manzanita is useful as a mounding groundcover or low hedge. New growth is bronze, slowly changing to blue-green. Pink flowers contrast nicely against the blue-green foliage. Tolerates heavy soils.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Groundcover

Height by Width: 2-4' H x 5-6' W

Growth Habit: Low, compact, dense

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 10 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: Pink

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for use in the garden

Natural Habitat: Canyons, slopes, hillsides, hot open areas

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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