Arctostaphylos morroensis, Morro Manzanita sand tolerant This large deciduous shrub becomes

This large deciduous shrub becomes fountain-shaped

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana ssp

A thick chocolate stem emerges from a ruffle-edged

and in shade containers

Formative pruning should be done after tassels are spent

Arctostaphylos morroensis, Morro Manzanita sand tolerant This large deciduous shrub becomesRare manzanita species endemic to Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo County, California. Most manzanitas are known by their dramatic peeling mahogany bark, but this species differentiates itself by ribboning in shades of gray. Foliage in the blue green range and white flowers with a pink blush in early spring. Prefers to grow in sand, but has done well in our Willamette Valley clay up on a berm. Full sun is normally not recommended for the California