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Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

John Dourley Manzanita

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This small, low growing shrub has grayish green leaves with pink and white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Red

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.