View source for Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'

<h3>'''Botanical Name:''' ''Arctostaphylos hookeri'' 'Monterey Carpet'<br>
'''Common Name:''' Monterey Carpet Manzanita</h3>
: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'''<br>
:* 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'''<br>
:* Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. ''California Native Plants for the Garden.'' Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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