Arctostaphylos pajaroensis
Pajaro Manzanita
Description
The 'Paradise' grows as a dense, rounded to flat topped shrub to 8' tall and 10' wide. Its new growth is a striking copper red color, and remains so for much of the year. The flowers are light pink, and appear in late winter and spring. The bark of this tree is stringy and has a dark mahogany brown color. It is a relatively adaptable variety. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
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.