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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Bearberry (Kinnikinick)
An evergreen ground cover forming a thick mat of glossy, fine, green foliage turning reddish-bronze in the fall. Spring flowers are followed by bright red berries.
- » AKA Arbutus uva-ursi
- » Other Common Names: Pine Mat, Mealberry, Hog Cranberry, Sandberry
- » Evergreen ground cover with small white, pink-edged bell-shaped flowers
- » Small berries appear in the fall and often last through the winter
- » Leaves turn greenish-bronze in the fall
- » Bearberry has peeling red bark for added interest
- » Very salt tolerant
- » Bloom Time: Spring
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- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:2
- Height:10-15 cm
- Spread:100-150 cm
- Bloom Color: Pink, White
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Native to Ontario |
| • | Berries |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Habit
| • | Trailing |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Bearberry is sometimes difficult to transplant and establish. It needs an acidic, sandy soil. Very little pruning is necessary, only when maintaining the plant along borders or edges. May develop winter burn on the leaves if under stress.