Arctostaphylos 'Lester Rowntree' - Manzanita

Description

A very spectacular shrubby manzanita. This big shrub grows to 8' - 10' tall with a 12' spread. It is a hybrid of A. pajaroensis which was grown at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden from seed supplied by Lester Rowntree. The small, urn shaped flowers are very showy, with a deep magenta pink color that contrasts with the blue grey leaves and attractive purplish trunks. Plant in full sun with good drainage with little or no water after it is established.