Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'
Monterey Manzanita
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Monterey Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet') - Description
A. hookeri is native to Monterey, California. It slowly forms a dense mound 1.5 to 4 feet high, spreading 6 feet or more. It bears small, glossy green leaves with white to pinkish flowers, bright red fruit, and red-brown bark.
Monterey Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet') - Blooming
Manzanitas produce urn-shaped white or pink flowers generally in late winter and early spring.
Monterey Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet') - Planting
Water any Manzanita once per week during its first summer to allow it to establish itself.
Monterey Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet') - Interesting facts
The various names of Arctostaphylos derive from its fruits. The scientific name comes from Greek for "bear grapes" and Manzanita is Spanish for "little apple". While the fruits, leaves, and bark of some species can be used as a traditional medicine, too much can cause nausea.
Monterey Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet') - Soil and irrigation
Manzanitas perform best in rocky or sandy, acid soils and require excellent drainage. Once the plant is established and has survived its first summer, it needs to be watered once per month.
