It looks like you have a very robust mycorrhizal network on your property for all those natives to germinate. There’s a great TED talk on how plants use it to communicate and share nutrients with each other.
Awesome plants here!! I love our natives. In fact, Madrones (Arbutus menziesii) and Arctostaphylos are closely related in the Madrone Tribe (Arbutoideae) in the Heath Family (Ericaceae). Impressive plants!!!! I am a native plant nut and am totally in awe with your native collection!!!!! RIP Hugo.
So a little note is that in the hobby of Aquascaping, which is growing underwater plant gardens, most often with aquarium fish, Manzanita is really popular due to its red color and beautiful wood. It contrasts very nicely with the green of many aquarium plants and is prized in the hobby. I am currently cultivating it for that reason. You could actually be selling the trimmings of your manzanita for a pretty good amount of money- the Dr Hurd variety would be particularly valued.
I’m not sure which selection of Arctostaphylos pajaroensis he has. But Arctostaphylos pajaroensis ‘Warren Roberts’ has pink flowers, nice gray/green leaves and red new growth, similar to his. It’s also quite cold hardy to at least 15F and flowers in winter. It gets about 6ftH x 8ftW. It’s a great plant, really beautiful
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Love the plant stories but this is a great inspiration
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It looks like you have a very robust mycorrhizal network on your property for all those natives to germinate. There’s a great TED talk on how plants use it to communicate and share nutrients with each other.
I think as the soil matures without disturbance after 20 years, it gets healthier and healthier.
Awesome plants here!! I love our natives. In fact, Madrones (Arbutus menziesii) and Arctostaphylos are closely related in the Madrone Tribe (Arbutoideae) in the Heath Family (Ericaceae). Impressive plants!!!! I am a native plant nut and am totally in awe with your native collection!!!!! RIP Hugo.
Would love to see an update on these or other another Arctostaphylos video from you. Interesting stuff
So a little note is that in the hobby of Aquascaping, which is growing underwater plant gardens, most often with aquarium fish, Manzanita is really popular due to its red color and beautiful wood. It contrasts very nicely with the green of many aquarium plants and is prized in the hobby. I am currently cultivating it for that reason. You could actually be selling the trimmings of your manzanita for a pretty good amount of money- the Dr Hurd variety would be particularly valued.
I interesting. But of course I love me Dr. Hurd.
We lost our dog today too.😔
I am sorry. I didn’t know how hard it was going to be until it happened.
@@ScaryHairyGary They truly do become part of the family!
what is the name of the pink flowered manzanita? I have three Dr Hurds and love um but i want the pink one
I’m not sure which selection of Arctostaphylos pajaroensis he has. But Arctostaphylos pajaroensis ‘Warren Roberts’ has pink flowers, nice gray/green leaves and red new growth, similar to his. It’s also quite cold hardy to at least 15F and flowers in winter. It gets about 6ftH x 8ftW. It’s a great plant, really beautiful
you talk a lot about his beautiful manzanita but never mention what one it is. Maybe I missed it but please give the name once in awhile
The first one is Arctostaphylos pajaroensis