Hairy Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Columbiana

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Overview

The Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos columbiana) is a captivating evergreen shrub, notable for its striking reddish-brown bark and dense covering of fine hairs. Growing 3-6 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide, this resilient native boasts glossy green foliage with delicate pink to white bell-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. It thrives in well-drained soils, prefers full sun, and offers drought tolerance once established, perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — The Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos columbiana) is a captivating evergreen shrub

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — notable for its striking reddish-brown bark and dense covering of fine hairs

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — Growing 3-6 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — It thrives in well-drained soils

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — and offers drought tolerance once established

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — perfect for low-maintenance landscapes

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — Growing to an average of 3 to 6 feet tall with a similar width

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — The Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos columbiana) is a captivating evergreen shrub

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — notable for its striking reddish-brown bark and dense covering of fine hairs

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — Growing 3-6 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — It thrives in well-drained soils

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — and offers drought tolerance once established

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — perfect for low-maintenance landscapes

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — Growing to an average of 3 to 6 feet tall with a similar width

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — this stout plant features twisting branches that bear a striking resemblance to miniature

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — gnarled trees.<br><br>Its bark is a rich red-brown

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — often peeling in thin sheets to reveal a smoother surface beneath

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — offering a profound textural contrast

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — Adding to its allure is the foliage; the leaves are leathery and typically measure about 1 to 2 inches long

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — bristly texture that gives the shrub its common name

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — These deep green leaves hold their color throughout the year.<br><br>From late winter to early spring

Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Columbiana) — the Hairy Manzanita produces an impressive display of petite

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