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Products > Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'   Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' - Manzanita      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Ericaceae (Heaths, Heathers) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Parentage: (A. uva-ursi x A nummularia) Height: <1 foot Width: 3-5 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' (Manzanita) - A low-growing shrub to 1 foot tall and spreading to 3-6 feet wide. Very compact and dense plant with small glossy deep green leaves that nearly hide the attractive cinnamon red stems with exfoliating bark. Small white flowers appear in mid-winter through spring and are followed by red fruit. This manzanita grows best in a rich, slightly acid and loamy soil. Requires occasional irrigation in southern California gardens. Good as a groundcover between a lawn and more drought tolerant plants or as a non walkable lawn substitute. Hardy to about 15-20 degrees F. This hybrid between Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and A. nummularia was introduced by the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]