Arctostaphylos nummularia 'Bear Belly'


Common name(s): glossyleaf manzanita, Fort Bragg manzanita


Description: evergreen shrub; forms a low, dense mat of glossy green foliage with pinkish-white bell flowers in late winter. An excellent low-maintenance groundcover.


Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.


Position: full sun to partial shade, and lean, well-draining soil. Ideally in a site with excellent air circulation 


Uses: ornamental- as a groundcover, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below