Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans

Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp. elegans
Common Name: Konocti common manzanita

Beautiful specimen Manzanita. Large blue/green leaves accent smooth red/brown bark. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Occasional summer irrigation in hot interior climates. Does not tolerate desert or high mountain conditions.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 3'-6' H x 3'-6' W

Growth Habit: Open, cascading branches

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate-Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun, part/sun inland

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: List 1B/ Red 2-1-3

Distribution: Outer Southern North Coast Range

Natural Habitat: Slopes, chaparral, woodland below 4300'

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