Arctostaphylos montaraensis, Montara Manzanita chaparral Bright green leaves on beautiful

Bright green leaves on beautiful mahogany branches show off large and beautiful springtime pink flowers made for hummingbirds

Bees and butterflies will take advantage

Plants will thrive if shielded from hot afternoon sun and given summer water

hence the common name

Mature size: 1 ft tall x 6 ft wide

Arctostaphylos montaraensis, Montara Manzanita chaparral Bright green leaves on beautifulTall upright sculptural twisted branch form with upright leaves arranged geometrically in an alternate overlapping pattern. Hummingbirds are enticed by generous clusters of flowers in shades of tender pink. Beautiful shredded mahogany colored bark creates a handsome backdrop. Native to California, found on Montara Mountain, south of San Francisco. Survived winter temperatures of 13 F in our test garden. Mature size: 8 15 ft T x 6 8 ft W, Minimum