Arctostaphylos ‘Emerald Carpet’

emerald carpet manzanita
CA native hybrid an evergreen low shrub with dense habit. White bell-shaped flowers winter-spring.
height 4–8in
width 3–6ft
tolerates Drought, Deer , Gophers, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Water this plant regularly and deeply when the top layer of soil is dry (down to an inch or so) to establish over several years and then every week or two during dry months.
hardy
to
5F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin California, USA
california
native
Yes
sunset
zones
4–9, 14–17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Special Interest

Berries are edible.