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Bronze Mat Manzanita

Scientific name: Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Bert Johnson'
Taxonomy
Family:Ericaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:8 to 10
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:10 ft
Bloom:Winter flowers
Bloom Time:March
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This California native is common addition to the coastal areas of Monterey County . It forms a lush groundcover.

  Morphology:
This is a low growing evergreen groundcover that only grows to 1’ in height but can spread to 10’ in width. As the plant develops it spreads over the ground rooting very well. New growth is tinted a bronze color. In late winter a profusion of pink to white flowers are set.

  Adaptation:
Best in full sun conditions, and tolerant of all soil types.

  Pests:
None reported.
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