Howard McMinn Manzanita

1/5

$49.00

Product Information

Features:Foliage: Small, dense, elliptical leaves with a leathery texture; deep glossy green above, paler beneath,Flowers: Delicate, urn-shaped pink blossoms clustered along stems,Bark: Striking smooth red-brown bark that peels with age,Habit: Mounding evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches
Mature Height: 6-10 ft
Mature Width: 6-10 ft
Growth Rate: Slow
Light Needs: Full sun to light shade
Key Advantages:Exceptional drought tolerance once established,Year-round visual interest (flowers, foliage, and bark),Adaptable to poor, rocky soils,Deer resistant and fire-resistant,Supports native pollinators
Landscape Uses:Native plant gardens,Drought-tolerant hedges,Wildlife gardens (birds, butterflies, hummingbirds),Erosion control on slopes,Specimen planting
Special Care:Pruning: Minimal; only to shape when young,Soil: Well-drained, acidic to neutral pH,Water: Deep but infrequent watering until established,Fertilizer: None needed
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Winter to early spring,Foliage: Evergreen,Bark: Year-round appeal