Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos edmundsii
Common Name: Little Sur manzanita Type of Plant: dicot: subshrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low, compact, densely rounded plant, forming a mounding ground-hugging canopy; the prostrate branches tend to take root in contact with the soil Height 1' - 3' Spread 4' - 8' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade inland Soil well-draining habitats required; tolerates clay on slopes Hardiness (zones 4-7, 14-24): hardy; prefers warm coastal locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, broadly oval to roundish, to 1" long; bright green on both surfaces, with margins often reddish; young foliage has bronze cast Flowers pinkish white, urn-shaped, in terminal clusters; January-March Fruit a pome: berrylike, pale red, to 1/4" across Propagation: seed, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer Usage: an excellent facer or low filler, prized for its profuse blooming, attractive foliage and dense growth habit; can be sheared for formal borders; large scale ground cover Landscape Care: Watering periodic deep soakings preferred; avoid frequent overhead irrigation during the summer Fertilizing little is required after established Pruning little needed; if sheared, do after flowering has passed Pests/Diseases soil fungus diseases in wet, poorly drained locations Special Conditions/Other Origin: Monterey County Family: Ericaceae Notes: |
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