Arctostaphylos pechoensis

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos pechoensis
Common Name: Pecho Manzanita

Endangered and threatened by urbanization. Found only in California. Beautiful medium- sized manzanita for a dry area. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Best near the coast.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 3' H x 5' W

Growth Habit: Compact, low and spreading

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Adaptable, acidic

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 35 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White/Pink

Endangered?: List 1B/RED2-2-3

Distribution: Pecho Hills southwest of San Luis Obispo

Natural Habitat: Closed-cone coniferous forest, chaparral, coastal scrub. Siliceous shale from 500-2700'

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