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

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.