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Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'

Manzanita Emerald Carpet

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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The 'Emerald Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 1' tall by 3'-6' 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.

Maintenance Tips

Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' is a low-sprawling, California native hybrid shrub. It is under a foot tall and spreads between 3’ and 6’ wide. It has small, glossy, deep green leaves that are attached to gorgeous red flaky stems, making it lush in appearance with multiple attractive features. It will send out small urn-shaped white flowers that will turn into small, red, apple-shaped berries. It is slow-growing and very low maintenance. It will only need occasional thinning to remove any branches that might have died or any branches that are too long. They can be susceptible to over watering, so watering deep and infrequently is essential to the health of this plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

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