hairy manzanita Ericaceae Arctostaphylos columbiana Piper   symbol: ARCO3
	Leaf: Simple, alternate, and persistent; 1 to 2 inches long, leathery, and generally elliptical in shape; entire margins; dull green or blue-green in color but hairy on both surfaces. Petiole short and hairy. Flower: Monoecious; perfect, and urn-shaped, pinkish-white and borne in small terminal clusters. Fruit: Small, 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter; smooth, red, berry-like drupe that resembles a tiny apple. Twig: Young twigs are gray and hairy, becoming smooth and dark reddish brown with age. Bark: Smooth and brown on young stems but dark reddish brown and exfoliating on older stems. Form: A large, bushy evergreen shrub or small tree with stiff, gnarly branches, seldom exceeds 12 feet tall and 5 inches in diameter.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Arctostaphylos columbiana can be found (opens a new window). USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Arctostaphylos columbiana is native to North America.