Arctostaphylos Evergreen shrub - $10.50

Hidden Mansion Nursery
Hidden Mansion Nursery

Evergreen shrub

Arctostaphylos

Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' - Manzanita
A low-growing shrub to 1 foot tall and spreading to 3-6 feet wide. Very compact and dense plant with small glossy deep green leaves that nearly hide the attractive cinnamon red stems with exfoliating bark. Small white flowers appear in mid-winter through spring and are followed by red fruit. This manzanita grows best in a rich, slightly acid and loamy soil. Requires occasional irrigation in southern California gardens. Good as a groundcover between a lawn and more drought tolerant plants or as a non walkable lawn substitute. Hardy to about 15-20 degrees F. This hybrid between Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and A. nummularia was introduced by the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Ericaceae (Heaths, Heathers)
Origin: California (U.S.A.)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: White
Bloomtime: Winter/Spring
Height: <1 foot
Width: 3-5 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F

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