Howard McMinn Manzanita – Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

Add year-round garden interest with Howard McMinn Manzanita, an attractive evergreen shrub known for its twisted red stems, bright green narrow leaves, and delicate spring flowers.

One of the easiest manzanitas to grow, this versatile shrub makes a beautiful specimen plant, sheared hedge, container planting, or bonsai. Its spring flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, while its late-summer berries provide food for birds.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

• Common Name: Howard McMinn Manzanita

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet

• Mature Width: Approximately 10 feet

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

• Flowers: Small white to pinkish flowers in spring

• Stems: Attractive twisted red stems

• Foliage: Narrow, bright green evergreen leaves

• Berries: Late-summer berries that attract birds

• Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Beautiful Year-Round Garden Interest

Howard McMinn Manzanita offers several attractive features throughout the year:

• Spring Flowers: Small white-to-pinkish blossoms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.

• Distinctive Stems: Twisted red stems create architectural interest in the landscape.

• Evergreen Foliage: Narrow, bright green leaves provide year-round greenery.

• Late-Summer Berries: Berries attract birds and add wildlife value to the garden.

Landscape and Garden Uses

Its attractive structure and adaptable growth habit make Howard McMinn Manzanita useful in several settings:

• Sheared Hedge: Can be maintained as an attractive hedge.

• Specimen Plant: Makes a distinctive focal point in the landscape.

• Container Planting: Suitable for containers with excellent drainage.

• Bonsai: Its interesting stems and branching structure make it an appealing bonsai candidate.

Growing and Care Information

Sun and Location: Choose a planting location with excellent drainage.

Soil: Tolerates clay and sandy soils, provided drainage is excellent.

Drainage: Excellent drainage is essential. Avoid locations where water remains around the roots.

Mature Size: Allow room for a shrub that can reach approximately 6–8 feet tall and 10 feet wide.

Hardiness: Grows in USDA Zones 6–10.

Shipping Information

• We try to ship within one business day after an order is placed.

• Please order when you are ready to plant.

• Scenic Hill Farm ships to all states.

• Every plant is supplied by Scenic Hill Farm, a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please consider your planting location and drainage before ordering so your manzanita has a suitable place to grow.