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Hairy manzanita

Arctostaphylos columbiana is a species of manzanita known by the common name hairy manzanita. This large manzanita is a treelike shrub occasionally reaching heights of up to ten meters. It is erect with hairy branches, the smaller twigs bearing long bristles tipped with sticky glands. The small, white, urn-shaped flowers are borne in bunched flower clusters. The fruit is a red drupe about a centimeter in diameter. The seed requires either fire or consumption by animals in order for germination to occur. This manzanita grows in forested areas and has been known to become a weed on Christmas tree farms. Description from calscape.org

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Hairy manzanita

Hairy manzanita fast facts

Scientific Name

Arctostaphylos columbiana

Family

Ericaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Hummingbirds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Evergreen, Shrub

Bloom Color(s)

Pink

Height

5 – 10, 10 + feet

Width

5 – 10 feet

Months in Bloom

June

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Hairy manzanita

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