Arctostaphylos columbiana
Hairy Manzanita
Description
Hairy Manzanita is a broadleaf evergreen shrub that slowly reaches 3' tall and 3-6' wide. It has a single base with spreading branches that have rust colored bark. Foliage is leathery, dark green and small. Pinkish white, small, pendulous flowers appear in spring, attracting hummingbirds. Roundish, red fruit appear in summer. This plant does well in full or part sun with well-draining, rocky, acidic soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.