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    • Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine

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    Also Known As

    • Howard McMinn Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-7'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' plant details

    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, peeling bark, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    This selection has been around for a long time and has proven its worth. Green glossy leaves with white flowers blushed pink. 4-5 ft high and wide. Sun to the lightest of shade. Prefers lean conditions with little if any summer water. Cold hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    An extremely handsome and useful landscape plant, this drought-tolerant western native was selected from a wild stand in Sonoma California. This wonderful shrub forms a dense mound to 5-7' of small, glossy green leaves on red stems and beautiful soft-pink urn shaped flowers which are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. One of the most tolerant Manzanitas to garden conditions; its prostrate branches may root to extend the clump. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Extremely handsome big evergreen shrub with classic mahogany bark peeling to reveal that much loved Hi-Gloss finish. Pink urn-shaped flowers in spring age white followed by russet berries liked by birds. Leaves are held perpendicular to the sun to conserve water. Good drainage, no fertilizer.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    An attractive plant, it has a generous covering of white spring bell flowers, and the usual red fruits and smooth red bark characteristic of manzanita. Leaves are a rich, deep green with red highlights. It is usually purported to reach 3 - 6' tall, but I've seen it reach at least 12' tall and wider in Seattle. This is perhaps the most commonly available manzanita in nurseries, being considered “one of the most dependable and adaptable” of the bunch. What that really means is that people managing nurseries and gardens with heavy watering regimes and less than adequate drainage are less likely to kill it than other species - not that there's any thing wrong with the other species. It prefers full sun and tolerates a wide range of soil types as long as drainage is decent. Hardy to about 0 - 5 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    'Howard McMinn' is THE perfect Manzanita! Other varieties can be fussy about conditions but this Manzanita is very forgiving & accepts clay & sandy soil. It can even be clipped like an azalea or pruned into a small tree to show off its beautiful cinnamon colored bark. If you have been afraid to plant a Manzanita, this is the one to start with. A. densiflora is also known as “Vine Hill Manzanita.” Grows up to 8' tall and 6-10' wide in garden conditions. The dark green foliage is very dense with small white to pink flowers that are very popular with hummingbirds & bees during the Winter and early Spring. Prefers coastal areas in California but thrives inland with occasional Summer water.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    A 6’x6’ mahogany bark; leaves are deep green and are perpendicular to the stems. Lots of pink urn shaped flowers in late winter.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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