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Emerald Carpet Manzanita
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
SKU #49157
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 1 ft. tall, 3 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A low growing evergreen shrub that forms a dense mat, perfect for creating a large-scale groundcover. Small glossy green leaves nearly hide cinnamon-red stems. Sparse white flowers attract hummingbirds in winter. A great choice in full sun for the coastal west, or with some shade inland. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Grows best in rich, slightly acid and loamy well-draining soil. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Low water needs once established. Provide some shade in hot, inland areas. |
| History | Emerald Carpet is a hybrid of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and Arctostaphylos nummularia |
| Lore | The name Arctostaphylos was given to the genus by the French (of Scottish descent) naturalist Michel Adanson (1707-1778), who first named the circumboreal Arctostaphylos uva-ursi for plants found in Europe. The name comes from the Greek words 'arktos' meaning "bear" and 'staphyle' meaning "grapes" in reference to bears eating the fruit and the common name Bearberry also references this fact. |
Details
| Description | A low growing evergreen shrub that forms a dense mat, perfect for creating a large-scale groundcover. Small glossy green leaves nearly hide cinnamon-red stems. Sparse white flowers attract hummingbirds in winter. A great choice in full sun for the coastal west, or with some shade inland. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Flower Color | White |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows best in rich, slightly acid and loamy well-draining soil. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Low water needs once established. Provide some shade in hot, inland areas. |
|---|
History
| History | Emerald Carpet is a hybrid of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and Arctostaphylos nummularia |
|---|---|
| Lore | The name Arctostaphylos was given to the genus by the French (of Scottish descent) naturalist Michel Adanson (1707-1778), who first named the circumboreal Arctostaphylos uva-ursi for plants found in Europe. The name comes from the Greek words 'arktos' meaning "bear" and 'staphyle' meaning "grapes" in reference to bears eating the fruit and the common name Bearberry also references this fact. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.