Hairy Manzanita

You spot Hairy Manzanita on open, rocky coastal slopes from British Columbia to central California, where its distinctive hairy twigs and evergreen foliage persist year-round. This native shrub dominates exposed ridgelines and coastal bluffs in the maritime Pacific Northwest.

Hairy Manzanita grows 3-10 feet tall and demands full sun to part shade with low water needs and well-drained soil (zones 7a-8b). Slow growth and moderate lifespan suit it to rocky, infertile sites where few competitors thrive. Provide minimal supplemental water once established. Watch for black root rot, leaf gall, and phytophthora dieback in wet settings; manzanita leafgall aphids may cause cosmetic galls.