Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn

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Howard McMinn Manzanita

Information by: Photographer: Gerry Kiffe

Description

This shrub is highly appreciated for its decorative characteristics, which include a dense show of small, pale pink, urn-shaped flowers. Above all, it is the mahogany-red to brown bark (which peels beautifully) that is the major attraction. Its fruit

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.