A low-spreading manzanita native to California chaparral, McMinn produces clusters of pale pink to white bell-shaped flowers in winter followed by red berries that darken to black. Highly drought-tolerant once established, it is widely used as a California native groundcover and landscape specimen.
Overview
Form
Spreading, Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–5′ tall × 5–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sonoma County)
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Howard McMinn is the most common cultivar, selected for its vigorous spreading habit and suitability for erosion control and large-scale landscaping in Mediterranean climates.
