Pinemat Manzanita (EN)
Arctostaphylos nevadensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–48" H × 24"–72" W
Bloom
Feb, Mar, Apr
Native to
CA, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 (EN) 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.
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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