shrub, groundcover

Arctostaphylos edmundsii | Little Sur Manzanita

Little Sur Manzanita is a California native that grows as a mounding groundcover or small shrub. It requires little summer water after it is established. Flowers of light pink and white are borne in clusters in late winter and early spring. Prefers afternoon shade in hot inland regions. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 5F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 3 feet high

Width: 6 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: white, pink

Flower Season: winter

Wildlife: birds