How much sun does Vine Hill manzanita need?

Vine Hill manzanita grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Vine Hill manzanita bloom?

Vine Hill manzanita blooms in January, February, and March.

Where is Vine Hill manzanita native?

Vine Hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Vine Hill manzanita attract?

Vine Hill manzanita draws bumble bees and hummingbirds.

Vine Hill manzanita

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Arctostaphylos densiflora

Last reviewed: October 2026

Vine Hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in January, February, and March. The flowers draw bumble bees and hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Vine Hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) 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 × 60"–120" W

Bloom

Jan, Feb, Mar

Native to

Pollinators

bumble bees, hummingbirds

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Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Northwestern Forested Mountains

A dense, mounding evergreen shrub with smooth mahogany bark and small oval leaves. Clusters of pale pink, urn-shaped flowers appear in late winter, followed by small reddish-brown berries.

Growing Vine Hill manzanita

Grow Vine Hill manzanita in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 72 inches tall and spread 60 to 120 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its winter bloom period supplies nectar to hummingbirds and early-flying bumble bee queens when little else is in flower.

Common questions

How much sun does Vine Hill manzanita need?: Vine Hill manzanita grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Vine Hill manzanita bloom?: Vine Hill manzanita blooms in January, February, and March.
Where is Vine Hill manzanita native?: Vine Hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Vine Hill manzanita attract?: Vine Hill manzanita draws bumble bees and hummingbirds.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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