Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia - Baja Birdbush, Palo Blanco (Plant) poster generally east-facing mountain slopes

generally east-facing mountain slopes

from Saddlerock Ranch to the top of Yerba Buena

and having purple to blue veins and yellow signals

This shrub has very spiny leaves that are various shades of green

In addition

Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia - Baja Birdbush, Palo Blanco (Plant) poster generally east-facing mountain slopesAttractive manzanita relative tree with narrow leaves and white flowers. Peeling bark revealing smooth white trunks makes it an interesting specimen tree. Rare in California. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia Common Name Baja Birdbush, Palo Blanco Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months