Arctostaphylos montereyensis Great for Pollinators Attractive

Attractive

1/2" leaves are supported by pine-cone-like caudices or tubers

Frost hardy to USDA zone 4

ours selected from among old garden plants in our inherited garden

Arctostaphylos montereyensis Great for Pollinators AttractiveEndemic to the stabilized dunes of northern (you guessed it) Monterey county CA. Rounded shrubs usually to about 5 ft, occasionally to 8 ft, glossy green leaves with bronzed orange new growth and shredding orange bark. Light pink flowers early to mid winter. A wee bit more tolerant of garden water but likes free draining soil (grows in sand) . A good garden do er. Sun to dappled shade. Prefers summer drought but can handle some summer water. Hardy to