Arctostaphylos hookeri ‘Harry Roberts’, Harry Roberts Manzanita

Harry Roberts Manzanita is a rare native from coastal Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. It is a dense and low selection of this hardy and adaptable species, reaching to about 1’ foot tall and around 6 feet wide. Not quite as short as ‘Monterey Carpet’, but a little faster growing. The deep green, pointed leaves create a verdant groundcover, suitable for drier spots. The small, white flowers in winter are not particularly abundant. Plant in full sun to light shade and water infrequently. Tolerant of clay soil. A great, low growing manzanita for hotter areas.