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Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn

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Howard McMinn Manzanita

 
California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Gerry Kiffe

 

Description

This shrub is highly appreciated for its decorative characteristics, which include a dense show of small, pale pink urn-shaped flowers. Above all, it is the mahogany-red to brown bark (which peels beautifully) that is the major attraction.Its fruit resembles the tike apple, and the flowers contrast perfectly to the light green leaf (which can get rather tough). It blooms from late winter to spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Attractivebark, Showyflower, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Foundation, Patio, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Massplanting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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