Vine Hill manzanita Ericaceae Arctostaphylos densiflora M.S. Baker   symbol: ARDE2
	Leaf: Simple, alternate, evergreen, ovate to elliptical, to 1 1/2 inches long, leathery, entire margins, Wedge-shaped at tip and base, young leaves and petioles pubescent, becoming dark green. Flower: Monoecious; perfect, urn-shaped, 1/4 inch long, pinkish-white, occurring in tightly grouped hanging cluster at the ends of twigs in late winter to early spring. Fruit: Small, 1/4 inch round, brick red, berry-like drupe that resembles a tiny apple, maturing in the summer and persistent. Twig: Young twigs are pink-green and hairy, later they become dark red and smooth. Bark: Commonly exfoliating to reveal a smooth, glossy, reddish brown, very attractive bark. Form: A low, dense, mounding shrub to 6 feet.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Arctostaphylos densiflora can be found (opens a new window). USDA Plants Database Arctostaphylos densiflora is native to North America.