Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo Blush'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo Blush'
Common Name: 'Diablo Blush' Manzanita selection

Soft grey-green foliage and pink flowers in spring.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

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

Growth Habit: Upright, multi-branched

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Pink

Endangered?:

Distribution: Selected from species in eastern San Francisco Bay Area - Mount Diablo

Natural Habitat: Sandstone, Chaparral. Elevation: 400'-2000'

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Care and Maintenance

• With proper placement, manzanitas require little maintenance. Selectively prune to remove dead branches or to reveal structure. Avoid unnecessary pruning. Manzanitas are prone to branch die-back, caused by a naturally occurring fungal pathogen. When removing dead branches, sterilize pruning shears with alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of the disease.

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