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Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' - 'Emerald Carpet' Manzanita

Market price from $11.25 to $30.99

Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' is more than just a shrub – it's a celebrated, low-growing jewel in any landscape. Its signature emerald-green leaves form a beautiful carpet that sprawls up to 8 feet wide and just 1 foot tall, living up to its namesake. With a seasonal flair, it blossoms with delicate, bell-shaped flowers, transitioning from a soft white to a charming pink as the winter months roll in. As spring approaches, these blossoms give way to alluring red berries, sure to attract birdlife to your garden. Adaptable by nature, the 'Emerald Carpet' Manzanita basks in everything from full sun to partial shade and requires minimal water, perfect for those seeking an eco-conscious landscape solution. With its tough-as-nails constitution, this plant stands up to droughts, pests, and diseases, underlining its status as a low-maintenance, yet strikingly verdant addition to rockeries, hillsides, pathways, or your own backyard escape. Predominantly green yet punctuated with seasonal splashes of color, the 'Emerald Carpet' Manzanita is a vibrant, enduring, and versatile player in any garden setting.

  • Size: Up to 1 foot tall and 6-8 feet wide
  • Flowers: Small, bell-shaped pinkish-white flowers
  • Foliage: Leathery emerald-green leaves
  • Water usage: Low (Drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Other Features: Resistant to pests and diseases, produces bird-attracting red berries
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