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Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'

Manzanita Emerald Carpet

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The 'Emerald Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 1' tall by 6'-8' wide. It is favored by many landscapers as the manzanita of choice for inland situations. It has dark green leaves and exhibits compact growth. This variety is relatively tolerant of adverse soil conditions. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.