Arctostaphylos edm. 'Bert Johnson'
Bert Johnson Manzanita
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Screen, Naturalizing, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Wildlife
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