Carmel Sur Manzanita (Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur') | Native Ground Cover

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Carmel Sur Manzanita

Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

A fast-spreading, low-growing native manzanita with rounded foliage, pale pink winter blooms, and edible red berries for birds.

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Description

Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur' is a charming, low-growing evergreen ground cover prized for its dense, spreading habit and attractive, rounded foliage. Native to the California coast, this fast-growing selection forms a low, mounding carpet of small, dark green, oval to egg-shaped leaves on short, upright, reddish stems. In late winter to early spring, it produces clusters of small, pendulous, urn-shaped flowers in white and pale pink that are highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. These are followed by small, edible, red berry-like fruits that provide food for birds and other wildlife. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and adaptable to serpentine and clay soils, it is an outstanding choice for slopes, coastal gardens, native plantings, and as a low-maintenance ground cover.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Small, dark green, oval to egg-shaped leaves on short, upright, reddish stems; pendulous, urn-shaped flowers in white and pale pink in late winter to early spring; followed by small, edible, red berry-like fruits.
Mature Height: 1 ft.
Mature Spread: 4-6 ft.
Growth Rate: Fast.
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10; Sunset 6-9, 14-24.
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best form and flowering in full sun).
Core Benefits: Fast-spreading ground cover, attractive rounded foliage, pale pink winter-spring blooms, edible berries, drought tolerant, deer resistant, tolerates serpentine and clay soils.
Best Uses: Slopes (erosion control), coastal gardens, native plant gardens, ground cover, water-wise landscapes, wildlife gardens, rock gardens, mass plantings.

Faqs

Q: How large does Carmel Sur Manzanita get?
A: It is a low-growing, spreading evergreen ground cover, typically reaching only 1 foot in height and 4-6 feet in spread at maturity.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in late winter to early spring, producing clusters of small, pendulous, urn-shaped flowers in white and pale pink that are highly attractive to pollinators.

Q: Are the berries edible?
A: Yes, the small, red berry-like fruits are edible, though they are small and mealy. They are also a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is exceptionally drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the best form and most abundant flowering, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate partial shade but may become more open.

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