Monterey Manzanita

Monterey Manzanita is a striking California native shrub prized for its smooth, cinnamon-red bark and delicate pink-white flowers that bloom in spring. This drought-tolerant evergreen thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, making it ideal for coastal gardens, native plantings, and low-water landscapes. Its compact growth habit and year-round visual interest—from flowering to berry production—provide reliable structure and color. Perfect for erosion control, wildlife habitat, and Mediterranean-style gardens. Monterey Manzanita adapts well to coastal conditions and sandy or rocky soils where many plants struggle.

• Latin Name: Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Monterey Carpet'
• Plant type: Shrub
  
• Sun: Full, Part Shade
• Soil: Variable
• Hardiness: 23°F
• Size at Maturity: 6-12" Tall x 4-5'' Wide
• Growth rate: Slow
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Dormancy: Evergreen
• Wildlife Supported: Bats, Caterpillars, Butterflies
  
• Special uses: Ground Cover