How much sun does Pinemat Manzanita need?

Pinemat Manzanita grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pinemat Manzanita bloom?

Pinemat Manzanita blooms in February, March, and April.

Where is Pinemat Manzanita native?

Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Pinemat Manzanita toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Pinemat Manzanita as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Pinemat Manzanita attract?

Pinemat Manzanita draws bees and butterflies.

Is Pinemat Manzanita HOA-friendly?

Pinemat Manzanita is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Pinemat Manzanita

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) 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.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Pinemat Manzanita as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–48" H × 24"–72" W

Bloom

Feb, Mar, Apr

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Before you buy

Your city may pay you to plant this

Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 437 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.

Find rebates in your area

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Northwestern Forested Mountains Sierra Nevada Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains North American Deserts Central Basin and Range

Pinemat manzanita is a low-growing evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and clusters of white to pink urn-shaped flowers in early spring. This drought-tolerant native forms a dense groundcover mat and produces small berries that follow the blooms.

In an HOA neighborhood

Pinemat 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 early spring flowers provide nectar for native bees and butterflies when few other plants are blooming. Birds eat the small berries, and the dense growth provides nesting habitat for ground-dwelling wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Pinemat Manzanita need?: Pinemat Manzanita grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pinemat Manzanita bloom?: Pinemat Manzanita blooms in February, March, and April.
Where is Pinemat Manzanita native?: Pinemat Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nevadensis) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Pinemat Manzanita toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Pinemat Manzanita as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Pinemat Manzanita attract?: Pinemat Manzanita draws bees and butterflies.
Is Pinemat Manzanita HOA-friendly?: Pinemat 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.

Ready to grow Pinemat Manzanita? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.

Add this plant to your garden

iPhone app Android app

Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz