WARREN ROBERTS MANZANITA
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WARREN ROBERTS MANZANITA
Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Warren Roberts'
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Eco gallon Potted
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List Price $100.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 8-10 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 7-8 Feet
Warren Roberts Manzanita is one of those rare shrubs that never seems to have an "off season." Fiery orange-red new growth emerges each spring, creating a brilliant display that gradually matures into striking blue-gray evergreen foliage. The dramatic contrast between fresh and mature leaves gives the shrub a vibrant, ever-changing appearance that draws attention throughout the year. Twisting branches and smooth mahogany-colored bark add another layer of beauty, creating a naturally sculptural form that becomes even more impressive with age. Whether planted as a specimen, massed along a hillside, or allowed to spill gracefully over a retaining wall, Warren Roberts Manzanita brings bold character to the landscape.
As winter settles in, this remarkable evergreen begins another spectacular performance. Clusters of delicate pink, urn-shaped flowers cover the branches from late winter into early spring, providing one of the earliest nectar sources for hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. The soothing blue foliage creates the perfect backdrop for the rosy blooms, producing a color combination that is both elegant and unforgettable. After flowering, attractive little apple-like fruits develop and are quickly enjoyed by birds and wildlife. Gardeners searching for a drought tolerant evergreen shrub, low-water landscape plant, wildlife-friendly shrub, or four-season ornamental will find it checks every box.
Beyond its beauty, Warren Roberts Manzanita is exceptionally durable once established. It thrives in full sun and adapts well to average and even poor soils with good drainage. Its expected mature size makes it an outstanding choice for foundations, slopes, erosion control, naturalistic plantings, and water-wise landscapes. If desired, lower branches may be selectively removed to showcase its beautiful cinnamon and mahogany bark, creating an even more dramatic architectural presence. Few evergreen shrubs offer this remarkable combination of color, texture, wildlife value, and resilience.
WARREN ROBERTS MANZANITA Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Iseli Nursery |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Light Pink |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Evergreen |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
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WARREN ROBERTS MANZANITA Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers well-drained soil and performs well in average to poor soils.
- Excellent choice for sandy, rocky, or gravelly sites.
- Avoid heavy clay soils that remain wet for extended periods.
- Good drainage is essential for long-term health.
- Sun Exposure:
- Thrives in full sun.
- Tolerates very light shade but develops the best color and flowering in sunnier locations.
- Excellent choice for hot, exposed planting sites.
- Provide adequate spacing to showcase its naturally graceful branching habit.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system.
- Requires little to no supplemental irrigation once established.
- Avoid frequent summer watering after establishment.
- Mulch lightly while keeping mulch away from the base of the plant.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Generally requires little to no fertilizer.
- Rich soils or excessive fertilization may reduce vigor.
- Organic amendments should be used sparingly.
- Allow the plant to thrive under naturally lean growing conditions.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Requires minimal pruning to maintain its natural beauty.
- Remove damaged or crossing branches as needed.
- Lower limbs may be selectively removed to reveal the attractive bark.
- Avoid heavy shearing, which detracts from its naturally sculptural form.
Family: Arctostaphyloceae · Common Name: Manzanita
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About WARREN ROBERTS MANZANITA
- A Discovery Worth Sharing: Warren Roberts Manzanita was selected by noted California botanist Roger Raiche, whose eye for exceptional native plants has introduced many outstanding landscape selections.
- Little Apples, Big Wildlife Value: The name Manzanita means "little apple" in Spanish, referring to the small fruits that develop after flowering and quickly become a favorite food source for birds and other wildlife.
- Bark That Gets Better with Age: As older bark naturally peels away, it reveals smooth cinnamon and mahogany-colored trunks that provide year-round ornamental interest even when the shrub is not in bloom.
- Designed for Dry Landscapes: Once established, Warren Roberts Manzanita thrives with little to no supplemental irrigation, making it an outstanding choice for xeriscapes and water-wise gardens.
- Winter's Pollinator Buffet: Flowering from late winter into early spring, this shrub provides an important nectar source when few other landscape plants are blooming, helping support hummingbirds and early-emerging pollinators.
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