Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

Also Known As

Carmel Sur Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 48"-72"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur' plant details

Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Among the many handsome groundcover manzanitas this is the fastest growing. Additionally it’s more tolerant of heat, drought & garden conditions, including irrigation. It does not like sand but accepts clay as long as the area does not flood! Perfect for a hot & sunny location on the coast (afternoon shade inland), at the edge of a watered lawn, or on an adobe slope. Makes a beautiful border plant at under 1 foot tall & 4-6’ across (some say 10-12’ across, so keep that in mind), the foliage is an attractive gray-green & fire resistant. The branches are attractively twisted with thick red bark, & the general habit is very dense. Some light pink flowers in the spring but the fine foliage & its tough as nails disposition are the main attractions. Moderately deer resistant.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

A handsome garden tolerant and ground covering manzanita that often thrives where others fail. 10in tall x 6 ft or more wide. White flowers in winter through early spring. Excellent ground cover or spiller, even understory for larger manzanitas or ceanothus. Light shade to full sun. Tolerant of summer water. Upper USDA Zone 7

By: Cistus Nursery

This "billowing 12" groundcover" has a wide, spreading habit and responds well to shearing. A non-blooming selection with bronze-colored new growth, it has proven to be a dependable groundcover in coastal California.

By: Native Sons

Fast-growing attractive low Manzanita. Light green foliage, easy to grow in gardens. Coastal sun, inland needs some shade. Hardy to 25 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

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Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Carmel Sur'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant