Howard McMinn Manzanita
Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn'
Last reviewed: July 2026
Howard McMinn Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn') is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
60"–120" H × 60"–120" W
Bloom
Jan, Feb, Mar
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 30 more states
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Howard McMinn Manzanita is an attractive evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and smooth, red-brown bark. It produces clusters of small, pink-white flowers in winter through early spring, followed by small red berries. This native shrub is drought tolerant once established and makes an excellent ornamental foundation plant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Howard McMinn Manzanita is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May require occasional pruning to maintain tidy shape
Wildlife value
This manzanita cultivar provides important nectar for bees and hummingbirds during winter months when few other plants are blooming. The berries that follow attract birds and other wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Howard McMinn Manzanita need?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Howard McMinn Manzanita bloom?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita blooms in January, February, and March.
- Where is Howard McMinn Manzanita native?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn') is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 30 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Howard McMinn Manzanita toxic to dogs?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Howard McMinn Manzanita toxic to cats?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Howard McMinn Manzanita attract?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita draws bees and hummingbirds.
- Is Howard McMinn Manzanita HOA-friendly?
- Howard McMinn Manzanita is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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