Emerald Carpet Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Emerald Carpet Manzanita

The Arctostaphylos Emerald Carpet Manzanita plant is an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a low-growing, fast-growing evergreen ground cover. Growing up to 12 inches in height, this plant provides a lush, lush carpet of emerald green foliage that thrives in partial shade. Its shallow root system enables it to thrive in difficult areas, such as rocky or dry soil.

Plant Characteristics 

A woody evergreen shrub with a low, mounding habit that works well as a compact, dense groundcover. Small, glossy emerald green leaves are rounded to egg-shaped. Clusters of white, drooping, urn-shaped flowers are beneficial to many bird species. The berries are edible. Native to California. Tolerates serpentine and clay soils.

• USDA Zone: Zones 7 - 10
  
• Sunset Zone: Zones 6 - 9, 14 - 24
• Mature Height: 8 - 14 inches
• Mature Width: 4 - 5 feet
• Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
• Water Needs: Low, Moderate

Shipping Info

The plant will be approximately 7 to 8 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers.  They will be shipped without the containers.  The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.