Emerald Carpet Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Emerald Carpet Manzanita highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
Growing Zones

6-9
Mature Height

8 - 14 inches
Mature Spread

4 - 6 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Flower Color

Pink & White
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring, Winter

Growing Zones 6-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

If you live in a southwestern or western state that is prone to drought (and which ones aren't anymore?) then you might want to check and see if your local water district will actually pay you to get rid of your front lawn! Some places, like Las Vegas and Los Angeles, pay about $1.50 per square foot of grass replaced. It's worth looking into!

But what do you replace it with? Here is a good place to start - the Emerald Carpet Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet')! This low-growing, heat-loving, water-wise little groundcover shrub will make your reclaimed yard look fantastic!

The tiny dark-green broadleaf evergreen foliage acts as a rich lawn alternative, and makes your yard look lush all year long! Even though the foliage and great branching structure are the stars of the show! It adds a little flair every year with a spring flush of snowy-white, bell-shaped flowers with many little butterflies and bees that will arrive to also enjoy the show.

Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 9, these fantastic low-growing shrubs just grow 8 to 14 inches tall but can spread to 4-6 feet wide! Xeric and not particularly bothered by deer or rabbits, but these low-growing shrubs shelter birds and wildlife all year round!

Planting and Application:

If you don't want to replace your whole lawn, Emerald Carpet works great as a buffer between the existing lawn and other hedges. Try using it in front of a hedge of taller Manzanitas for a fresh look, hiding the bare leggy stems of larger, older stems as a facer shrub.

It is perfect for foundation plantings and fills the hell strip between your sidewalk and street in year-round greenery, too! In other locations, groundcover Manzanita are utilitarian greenery on hard-to-mow hillsides, or for slowing erosion on steep slopes and creeping over the tops of retaining walls.

White, Bell-Shaped Blooms
Glossy Green Evergreen Foliage
Tough Water-Wise Plant
Hardy Lawn Replacement
Great as a Groundcover, Facer Shrub, En Masse & Erosion Control

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Arctostaphylos need full sun and handle some partial shade in your landscape. Bear in mind, that Manzanita will tolerate clay and poor soil, but it prefers rich, well-draining soils. In infertile soil, it will get a yellowish cast. Water it just enough to establish, and then grow it dryer, providing supplemental moisture during prolonged drought and heat. Provide 3-4 inches of arborist mulch to hold in soil moisture more consistently and insulate the roots. Prune after the flowers fade to keep these smaller if needed.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Any Well-Drained Soil
Drought Tolerant Once Established
Prune After Flowering
Salt, Deer, & Rabbit Resistant

Give Emerald Carpet Manzanita a try. We know that you'll love the look of your landscape. Order yours today from Nature Hills and save money in the long run with water-wise plants!