Arctostaphylos otayensis
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Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos otayensis
Common Name: Otay Manzanita
- Rare. Smooth red bark. Handles both hot, cold and dry conditions. Good background shrub in woodland garden. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
- Plant Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height by Width: 5'-15' H x 5'-9' W
- Growth Habit: Open branching, dense form
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
- Soil Preference: Adaptable
- Water Requirements: Infrequent to moderate
- Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F
- Flower Season: Winter/Spring
- Flower Color: White
- Endangered?: List 1B/RED 3-2-3
- Distribution: Southwest Peninsular Range Mountains near San Diego
- Natural Habitat: Volcanic rock outcrops, chaparral, woodland, Elevation: 1500-5200'
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