Botanical Name: Common Names:
Arctostaphylos uva ursi Bearberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
A hardy slow-growing prostrate plant with dark green leathery foliage and clusters of lantern shaped pink flowers occurring in spring followed by edible berries. Suitable for rockeries or banks and slopes. Performs best in full sun and will tolerate extended periods of dry.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Embankment, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
TBA NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High