McMinn Manzanita
Arctostaphylos densiflora
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sonoma County)
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well McMinn Manzanita grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sonoma County)
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.