Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

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Sunset Bush Manzanita

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This manzanita is a mounding shrub 4-5' high and 4-6' wide. It has coppery red new growth later turning bright green. It has pinkish-white flowers in winter to early spring. This densely covered shrub prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.