Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain'

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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Flower color: Pale pink urn shaped flowers
Foliage color: Gray green to blue green oval leaves with smooth reddish brown bark
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Light: Full sun to light partial shade
Water: Low; very drought tolerant
Maintenance: Low; prune lightly after flowering to shape plants
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and birds that feed on the small red berries

Shrubs

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain'

Hood Mountain Manzanita

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Hood Mountain' carries dense branching clothed in small, leathery, gray-green leaves that create a refined evergreen canopy throughout the year. Smooth bark develops warm cinnamon and reddish tones that add subtle color along the twisting stems. From late winter into early spring, clusters of soft pink, urn-shaped flowers appear along the branches, their delicate bells hanging in tight groups and bringing early seasonal interest.

Light

Full sun to light partial shade

Water

Low; very drought tolerant

Bloom time

Late winter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Native Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Hebe · Flowering quince · Crocus · Matilija poppy · Mallow · Sweet William

Design tip

Give this manzanita room to show off its twisting branches and colorful bark, especially near a patio or favorite garden view. Surround it with lower-growing, drought-tolerant plants that highlight its graceful form while creating a relaxed, natural-looking landscape year-round.