Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'
Common Name: (same) Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a very low, wide-spreading shrub, with prostrate, compact branching, forming a cushiony mat-like or low mounding shape; spreading branches root to the ground Height 6" - 18" Spread 3' - 6' (12') Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun near coast; prefers partial sun at inland sites Soil needs good drainage - avoid wet clay soil habitats Hardiness hardy (zones 6-9, 14-24): thrives in mild-climate foothills Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-elliptic, dark green, glossy, 1/2" - 3/4" long Flowers pink, urn-shaped, 1/4" - 1/2" long, in small clusters; February - April Fruit a small brown leathery pome Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent facer or small-area ground cover, valued for its low mat-like growth and dark green foliage; good for slopes, mounds, informal borders Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak after establishment; amending the soil with some compost at time of planting helps the plant in sandy soils Fertilizing little is required after established Pruning none required; lightly heading back any vertical growth produces a denser overall form Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other must have good drainage Origin: cultivar developed from Monterey Manzanita Family: Ericaceae Notes: |
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