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Pajaro Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis

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Overview

Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, or Pajaro Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California's central coast. It boasts a striking form with rich mahogany bark and leathery gray-green leaves. White-to-pink bell-shaped flowers bloom Jan-Mar, attracting pollinators, followed by red berries. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and good drainage. Requires minimal water once established. Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, ideal for water-wise gardens.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, or Pajaro Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California's central coast
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, ideal for water-wise gardensPajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Requires minimal water once establishedPajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and good drainagePajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, or Pajaro Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California's central coastPajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — It boasts a striking form with rich mahogany bark and leathery gray-green leaves

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — White-to-pink bell-shaped flowers bloom Jan-Mar, attracting pollinators, followed by red berries
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, ideal for water-wise gardens
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Requires minimal water once established
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and good drainage
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, or Pajaro Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to California's central coast
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Pajaroensis) — It boasts a striking form with rich mahogany bark and leathery gray-green leaves

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