Description

Arctostaphylos edmunsii 'Bert Johnson' originates from the Tilden Botanic Garden and is a special selection from A. edmunsii manzanitas growing in the county of Monterey, California. 'Bert Johnson' is a low growing manzanita that forms a nearly perfect mat, standing less than 1 foot high but spreading 6 feet. This manzanita makes an excellent ground cover and is equally attractive spilling over walls or boulders. 'Bert Johnson' has a cascading habit that allows it to thrive on hillsides; its low branches root as they spread, helping to keep the soil in place and erosion under control. Bert Johnson manzanita is also known by the name Bronze Mat manzanita, owing to the fact that the new growth on this plant is tinged a delicate bronze color.