Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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Bearberry is a low evergreen shrub that forms dense mats of glossy leaves, white-pink spring flowers, and bright red autumn fruit.
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Description
Bearberry forms a low, spreading evergreen mat about 15 to 30 cm tall and 90 to 180 cm wide. Its trailing stems carry small glossy green leaves, white to pink urn-shaped flowers in spring, and bright red fruit from autumn into early winter. The foliage can develop red to purple tones in cold weather, while the peeling red-brown stems add close-up texture.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade on an acidic to neutral, sharply drained bank, rock garden, or sandy slope. Avoid compacting the root zone, keep the soil dry to moderately moist, and prevent persistent wetness. Avoid routine fertilizer. Its dense evergreen growth provides year-round ground cover and helps stabilize difficult slopes.
Additional information
| Height | 15 cm – 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 90 cm – 180 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Arbutus uva-ursi, Arctostaphylos officinalis |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in late summer and root them carefully in containers, or layer trailing stems where they touch the soil. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | Wet soil can lead to root disease, and leaf spot may occur. |
| Hazardous information | The ornamental fruit should not be eaten; wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil dry to moderately moist and sharply drained; avoid persistently wet sites. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade. |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former, Trailing |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Prostrate, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens, Ground cover planting, Xeriscape |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Low maintenance, Erosion Control |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Bearberry |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23000745, ARCUV0001G, ARCUVU0009PT |
| Usps | Glossy evergreen mats cover dry banks year-round., White-pink spring flowers are followed by bright red fruit. |
| Common Name | Bearberry |