Trailing Manzanita Live Plant a.k.a Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet' 1 Gallon Bareroot Plant Emerald Carpet manzanita is an evergreen groundcover preferred by the non-native folks that want to plant a 'native'. Emerald carpet is drought tolerant from Ft. Bragg thru Oregon along the coast, anywhere else, treat as a drought tolerant lawn. This manzanita needs a rich, well- draining soil to look green, in infertile soils it will look yellow. This plant will be shipped bare root. Bare root plants and trees has larger root mass, better performance, is easier to handle and cheaper. Instructions on how to plant are always available for every plant. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. We accept returns. We will try our best to make sure you have the most satisfying experience with us.