Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

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Manzanita, 'Carmel Sur'

 
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Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery        Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

 

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. Performs best with occasional deep watering. Takes full sun on coast, light shade in hotter inland areas. Good in mixed borders, on banks and in windy coastal areas.

 

This plant is on the City of Ashland’s Prohibited Plant List and should only be planted if it is at least 5 feet away from any structure. Prohibited Flammable Plants List Use caution when planting and follow tree and shrub spacing guidelines as outlined in the General Fuel Modification Area Standards found in Ashland’s Municipal Code, Chapter 18.3.10.100 https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.3.10.100 Questions? Contact Firewise staff at 541-482-2770.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.