Hairy Manzanita (Arctostaphylos columbiana)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Arctostaphylos columbiana is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is best harvested when slightly under-ripe since the fully mature pulp is mealy. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is best harvested when slightly under-ripe since the fully mature pulp is mealy.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Near the coast. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)