Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

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Carmel Sur Manzanita

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Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

Description

This prostrate manzanita grows 1 ft. high and 10 ft. wide. It is noted for its garden tolerance and clean appearance. It has gray- green foliage. Performs best with occasional deep watering. Takes full sun on coast, light shade in hotter inland areas. Good in mixed borders, on banks and in windy coastal areas.

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.