Arctostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’ – Manzanita Live Evergreen Shrub | 1 Foot Tall | Includes 1 Gallon Pot Bright Green Foliage | Red Bark | Pink Spring Flowers

Add year-round structure and native beauty to your landscape with Arctostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’, a popular Manzanita variety known for its fine texture, bright green foliage, and striking red bark. This live shrub is approximately 1 foot tall and ships in a 1-gallon nursery pot, healthy and well-rooted.

In spring, clusters of soft pink flowers appear, adding seasonal color and attracting pollinators. As it matures, this medium-sized shrub develops into a 4–5 foot tall and wide evergreen specimen, though it can be kept smaller with pruning.

‘Howard McMinn’ is an excellent choice for drought-tolerant gardens, native landscapes, and low-maintenance plantings.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Arctostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’ plant
✔️ Height: approximately 1 foot tall
✔️ Shipped in 1-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Howard McMinn Manzanita
Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos ‘Howard McMinn’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor soils
Watering: Low water once established
Mature Height: 4–5 feet
Mature Width: 4–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning)

💡 Care Tip: Plant in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering. Once established, reduce irrigation to maintain healthy growth. Prune lightly after flowering to shape if needed.