Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Myrtle Wolf', Pajaro Manzanita

One of the most beautiful in form and flower of many seen over the years: a broadleaf evergreen shrub (as all Manzanitas), erect, often 3 ft or more tall, but known to reach over 13 ft where it is especially well-suited. New leaves emerge flaming red-orange and chartreuse, then become blue-grey when mature. Clusters of pink urn-shaped flowers appear in mid-winter and will persist for a month or more. Native to California's Central Coast, South San Francisco Bay Area (Pajaro Hills)—a Chaparral plant. Mature size: 2-13 feet T x W, depending on conditions. Minimum temperature: 5° F