Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn |
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Howard McMinn Manzanita |
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 resembles the tike apple, and the flowers contrast perfectly to the light green leaf (which can get rather tough). It blooms from late winter to spring.
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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.