This compact evergreen spreads low across the ground, bearing delicate pink blooms that mature into vibrant red berries. Thrives in coastal bluffs, prairie grasslands, rocky terrain, dry subalpine meadows, and open coniferous forests where conditions are lean and well-drained.
Details
Botanical Name
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Common Name
Bearberry
Hardiness Zone
- 1
Appearance
Max Height
8 inches
Max Spread
3 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Red
- Purple
Flower Colour
- Pink
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid to Late Spring
Moisture
Adaptable to Dry and Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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