Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet' - Monterey Pine Manzanita

Market price from $5.85 to $8.75

Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet' is a versatile and robust evergreen shrub, proudly bearing the colloquial mantle of Monterey Pine Manzanita. Known for its expansive reach of up to eight feet, it forms a lush, low-lying tapestry with its dark green, leathery leaves – an efficient and visually pleasing solution for maximizing ground coverage. Presenting a humble height of 1-2 feet, the Monterey Carpet unfolds a seasonal spectacle of bell-shaped flowers, painting the late winter and spring landscapes with soft hues of pinkish-white. This floral display gracefully morphs into vivid red-orange berries, serving as a bright banquet for local fauna. True to its coastal Californian roots, it brings resilience to an array of soil types, basking productively under full sun to partial shade exposure. Truly diverse, this shrub showcases its drought-resistant prowess once established, and its inherent ability to staunch soil erosion elegantly marries practicality and ecology. Uniformly captivating throughout the year, the Monterey Pine Manzanita stands as a testament to beauty and durability, making it a standout feature in coastal, Mediterranean and woodland-style gardens.