Obi One Bishop Manzanita
A fantastic species in the center of manzanita diversity around San Luis Obispo. This is our favorite selection of this very lovely blue leaved species with slightly fuzzy leaves and pink stems. The new growth is a lovely pinkish orange with red accents around the leaf edge that later fade to a soft blue.
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos obispoensis
Site and Soil: Well draining unamended soils in full sun
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 10 F.
Size at Maturity: ~6′ x 6′
Bloom Time: Late winter into spring
Pests & Diseases: None that we have observed
USDA Zone: 8a