Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn ADD
Common Name: Howard McMinn Manzanita  
Plant photo of: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn
California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Gerry Kiffe
  • Description

  • Notes

This shrub is highly appreciated for its dense show of small, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers that bloom in winter. The mahogany-red to brown bark (which peels beautifully) is the major attraction. Evergreen foliage is light green and densely covers the shrub. It is hardy, tolerating sandy and clay soil, but prefers well draining soil. It slowly reaches 4'-6' tall and 6' wide.