This evergreen shrub grows naturally only on Santa Cruz Island  one of the Channel Islands of California. It grows in chaparral and woodland. The combination of red  waxy bark  bright   shiny green foliage and white  urn shaped flowers make this a great choice for a coastal garden. The flowers cover the plant in winter and attract many pollinators  hummingbirds and butterflies. Island Manzanita will reach a height of 6'-12' and spread as wide as 10'