trailing arbutus
Epigaea repens
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A low-growing native groundcover with fragrant, delicate pink or white flowers that bloom in early spring. Best suited to woodland gardens and shaded areas with acidic soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing native groundcover with fragrant, delicate pink or white flowers that bloom in early spring. Best suited to woodland gardens and shaded areas with acidic soil.
Climate Match for your location
See how well trailing arbutus 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
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation