Arctostaphylos standfordiana 'Fred Oehler' SBH 7655, Stanford Manzanita

Pink flower clusters in late winter/early spring against green glossy leaves and red-brown bark—an especially attractive form of Stanford Manzanita. A dependable and disease-free selection. As with most manzanita, they resent disturbance once established so locate it where it can mature into a fine specimen.

'Fred Oehler' and Arctostaphylos patula 'Siskiyou Pink' are two of our most requested manzanitas due to their shared characteristics of plentiful vibrant pink blooms and deep rich warm bark. The main differences (other than that they are genetically separate species) are that 'Fred Oehler' has denser, smaller, sharper, green leaves and a more winding branch structure, while 'Siskiyou Pink' has broader, more oval, olive-toned foliage with a more vertical and open branching structure. 'Fred Oehler' is generally thought to be a fair amount smaller than 'Siskiyou Pink' but both our specimens are over 10 years old and are of a comparable size. 

Mature size: 5-7 ft T x 6 ft W

Minimum temperature: 0° F

Properties/conditions:

• deer-resistant
• drought-tolerant
• evergreen
• hedgerow plants
• intermittent water
• native
• pollinator-friendly
• sun or part shade
• well-draining soil