Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'
Common Name: Monterey Carpet Manzanita

Very low groundcover manzanita, good under pines. Recommended for coastal gardens with fog. Needs sharp drainage. Excellent for bird and butterfly gardens.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Groundcover

Height by Width: 1' H x 4' W

Growth Habit: Low, trailing

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Part sun to shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining, acidic

Water Requirements: Infrequent to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 10 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: North and Central portions of Central Coast, western San Francisco Bay Area

Natural Habitat: Coastal scrub, woodland below 2000'

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Care and Maintenance

• With proper placement, manzanitas require little maintenance. Selectively prune to remove dead branches or to reveal structure. Avoid unnecessary pruning. Manzanitas are prone to branch die-back, caused by a naturally occurring fungal pathogen. When removing dead branches, sterilize pruning shears with alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of the disease.

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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