Parry Manzanita
Arctostaphylos parryana
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos parryana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–72" H × 24"–72" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, hummingbirds
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Parry manzanita is an evergreen shrub with attractive reddish bark and small, leathery leaves that create a neat, compact form. It produces clusters of small white to pink urn-shaped flowers in spring, followed by small berries. This drought-tolerant native requires minimal water once established and thrives in sunny locations.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry Manzanita is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The spring flowers attract bees and hummingbirds, while the berries provide food for birds and small mammals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry Manzanita need?
- Parry Manzanita grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parry Manzanita bloom?
- Parry Manzanita blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Parry Manzanita native?
- Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos parryana) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Parry Manzanita attract?
- Parry Manzanita draws bees and hummingbirds.
- Is Parry Manzanita HOA-friendly?
- Parry Manzanita is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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