Manzanita placement help

juno2008

16 years ago

I went to a native plant sale this weekend and bought a manzanita, even though I don't really have a place for it :( I neeeeeeeded it! It's a 'Sentinel,' which says it will get to around 6 feet high (no info on spread). The manzanita guy at the sale said this one could withstand some pruning to keep the size down.

Here's the front yard: http://tinyurl.com/y6ljtor

I'm considering pulling out those awful fortnight lilies to the right of the stairs. For reference, 6 feet would come right to the bottom of the front window's glass. I'm even considering taking out the Japanese maple, which seems too close to the house to me (it came with the house). Would the manzanita work in that nook next to the stairs? The front of the house faces west, so it gets sun all afternoon (but none in the morning).

Here is a link that might be useful: Closer up of the lilies

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Comments (6)

gardenguru1950
16 years ago
Should be perfect. I see no issues.

Yank the Japanese maple. Anybody on this forum want to go dig up a JM?

Joe
calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
16 years ago
Well you really have your ground covered, weeds should not be a problem for you. Nice picture. We have a beautiful Manzanita or Artostaphyolis that is quite attractive, especially in bloom. It also attracts birds. Al
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juno2008
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks! Yes, we have little exposed ground in the front. Unfortunately that doesn't stop the mint and wild onions from poking their heads through! I hate the thought of taking out the maple, but I do think it needs a new home.
pitch113
16 years ago
What is the ground cover on the front left of the porch?
timetogrowthegarden
16 years ago
I wanted to get a "Louis Edmonds" manzanita from the Santa Barbara botanical garden sale, but I never made it over there. Sigh. Glad you got yours. The spot looks great. I must admit that I love the Japanese Maple too. My DH has been wanting one for a while. However, I think the manzanita will be even better there.
~Melissa
juno2008
Original Author
16 years ago
pitch, if you're talking about the big thing in the foreground, it's a ceanothus (maybe a Carmel?).