Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'
Manzanita, 'Carmel Sur'
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.
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.