Arctostaphylos montaraensis, Montara Manzanita chaparral Deeply divided leaves

Deeply divided leaves

with spurts of reblooming throughout the summer

Minimum Temperature: -35 F

Demure and diminutive – in that well-behaved

hence the common name

Arctostaphylos montaraensis, Montara Manzanita chaparral Deeply divided leavesTall 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