Species: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

(ark-to-staf'i'los u-va-er'si)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Green Supreme', 'Massachusetts', 'Point Reyes', 'Radiant', 'San Bruno Mountain', 'Vancouver Jade', 'Wood's Compact'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Groundcover

Height: 1' (spread 2' - 4')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: groundcover

Ornamental Other: does well in sandy, infertile soils; full sun to partial shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: excellent ground cover for bare sandy sites; bright green foliage turns bronze/reddish in fall; bright red berries appear in August and persist into winter

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

transplant containerized or as large mats. Native to Eastern, Northern and Western N. America. Mostly found on sand or other well drained media or on barren rocky soils.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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