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bearberry

bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3bZone 7b

A low-growing evergreen groundcover with small pink or white flowers followed by bright red berries. Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant, it's ideal for alpine gardens, rocky slopes, and sandy soils.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.3–0.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 3bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7b

pH Range

5.58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFallWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia

Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering