Emerald Carpet Manzanita
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
Emerald Carpet Manzanita
Plant Highlights
Emerald Carpet Manzanita highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring, Winter
Growing Zones 6-9
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!
