Howard McMinn Manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn') is a beautiful California native evergreen shrub admired for its smooth reddish-brown bark, glossy green foliage, and naturally rounded form. In winter to early spring, clusters of delicate pale pink, urn-shaped flowers attract bees and other pollinators, followed by small reddish fruits that provide wildlife interest. Its dense branching structure creates an attractive year-round landscape feature. Adaptable and relatively drought-tolerant once established, this durable shrub is ideal for native gardens, sunny slopes, informal privacy screens, and low-water landscapes with well-drained soil.