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.

Parry Manzanita

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Arctostaphylos parryana

Last reviewed: October 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

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.

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