Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
Manzanita Emerald Carpet
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.