Arctostaphylos 'Lester Rowntree', Manzanita

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Its open habit reveals an internal framework of beautiful dark mahogany branches. Copper-red new growth matures to pewter-gray-green foliage that sets off dainty clusters of rose-p ink flowers — beautiful color all around. Selected by the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, a hybrid between pajaroensis and possibly obispoensis. In our garden, it is planted on the north side of a gentle slope with shade from Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'. Given the shade, it has exceeded expectations but we do not expect it to grow much taller than 4-ft. We were lucky enough to see it grow down in California and marvel at its height of at least 7-ft. Mature size: 6-8 ft T x W Minimum temperature: 5° F Show more