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
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer
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
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.