Hairy Manzanita is a native shrub of Pacific Northwest coastal forests and rock outcrops with hairy stems, white flower clusters, and red berries. It forms impenetrable thickets on exposed rocky slopes in Oregon and Washington and provides important wildlife habitat in coastal scrub habitats. Bears consume the berries, and hummingbirds visit the flowers.
Best time to see a Hairy Manzanita
The best time to see a Hairy Manzanita is January–July, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,549 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a Hairy Manzanita? What plant is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Hairy Manzanita sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spotted a Hairy Manzanita?
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal and know for sure - plus a live map of where it is being spotted near you.