Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'
Monterey Carpet Manzanita
Description
This is a compact, low growing variety of manzanita that performs best near the coast and requires protection from the direct sun in inland areas. Very slow growing but will eventually spread to about 6-8' W. Stays under 1' H. Flowers are in clusters of white to pinkish white urns in the winter to early spring months. Virtually no care once established.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.