Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

  • Arctostaphylos  Sunset manzanita
  • Arctostaphylos  Sunset manzanita
manzanita

A naturally occurring hybrid between A. hookeri and A. pajaroensis with coppery red new foliage. This evergreen shrub grows 4 to 5 feet tall, 5 to 6 foot spread with white bell shaped flowers followed by berries. Attractive red trunk as it ages. Sun near the coast, part shade anywhere, quite drought tolerant.