bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well bearberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation