Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Bearberry, Kinnikinnick
Description
A hardy, creeping evergreen shrub, it grows 6-12" high and spreads as much as 10-12'. It has glossy green, leathery leaves attached to dark brown branches. Its flowers are white to light pink in late winter and early spring; berries are bright red.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.