Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

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Carmel Sur Manzanita

Information by: Photographer: Elkhorn Native Plant Nurs

Description

This prostrate manzanita grows 1 ft. high and 10 ft. wide. It is noted for its garden tolerance and clean appearance. It has gray-green foliage with attractive red stems. Performs best with occasional deep watering. Takes full sun on coast, afternoon shade in hotter inland areas. Does not tolerate desert areas. Good in mixed borders, on banks and in windy coastal areas. Pink flowers appear in the spring but the main attraction is the dense foliage. Will tolerate clay soil as long as the area does not flood.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.