ID help for evergreen shrub in CA

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  1. lazybee

    lazybee New Member

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    saw this beautiful evergreen shrub in Malibu. it's about 2-3 feet tall. does anyone know what it is? thank you!
     

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  2. Sundrop

    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    Cotoneaster?
     
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  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Not sure, but not Cotoneaster. A close-up might help.
     
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    The leaf shape, colour and arrangement remind me of the Australian Leptospermum laevigatum, which I recall having seen planted at Santa Monica Pier. It's tolerant of salt spray.
     
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  5. lazybee

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    Not cotoneaster. Someone told me it's a manzanita. But not sure if it's 'Pacific Mist' or 'Howard McMinn'. Attached is a close-up.
     

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  6. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Too whippy for one of those.
     
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