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Otay Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Otayensis

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Overview

The Otay Manzanita, Arctostaphylos otayensis, is a rare, evergreen shrub native to California's chaparral. It boasts striking reddish-brown bark and dense, green foliage. From winter to early spring, it produces small, bell-shaped pink flowers followed by red berries. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, reaching up to 8 feet tall and wide. Ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes, it requires minimal maintenance once established.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 11–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Arid
Otay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — The Otay Manzanita, Arctostaphylos otayensis, is a rare, evergreen shrub native to California's chaparral
Otay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, reaching up to 8 feet tall and wideOtay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — From winter to early spring, it produces small, bell-shaped pink flowers followed by red berriesOtay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — It boasts striking reddish-brown bark and dense, green foliage

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Arid

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Otay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — The Otay Manzanita, Arctostaphylos otayensis, is a rare, evergreen shrub native to California's chaparral
Otay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — This hardy plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, reaching up to 8 feet tall and wide
Otay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — From winter to early spring, it produces small, bell-shaped pink flowers followed by red berries
Otay Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Otayensis) — It boasts striking reddish-brown bark and dense, green foliage
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