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Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

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• Native Bearberry forms a dense, attractive groundcover, even in difficult spots in the garden
• Tolerating poor, sandy, and infertile soils, Bearberry is perfect for rock gardens, bare spots, and slopes
• Dainty, pink-tinged flowers bloom in spring, followed by bright red berries in summer
• Birds and other wildlife love the berries, and several species of butterflies use Bearberry as a host plant
• Deer resistant and drought tolerant

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Description

Native throughout the boreal regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, Bearberry is a beloved groundcover with a long history of human use. One of its most popular common names, Kinnikinnick, comes from an Algonquin term for "smoking mixture" as it was used by some indigenous peoples in lieue of tobacco.
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), forms a dense, attractive groundcover that is somewhat evergreen. The dark green foliage turns bronze in winter and greens up in spring.
One plant can eventually form a dense carpet up to 6' feet wide once established, so make sure you have room for it to spread! It will tolerate a wide range of well-draining soils, almost everything except clay, and never needs fertilization.
Bearberry is the larval host plant for several species of butterflies including the Hoary Elfin, the Brown Elfin, and the Freija Fritillary.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Early to mid spring

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Groundcover
  • Autumn Interest
  • Winter Interest
  • Evergreen
  • Low Maintenance
  • Erosion Control
  • Rock Gardens

Tolerates

  • Occasional Drought
  • Low Fertility

Additional information

Mature Height

6-12" tall

Mature Spread

3-6 ft wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Dry

Planting Depth

The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in

Planting Time

  • Fall

Plant Classification

Native Cultivar (Nativar)

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6

Ships As

Potted Plant
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Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

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Healthy plant, not the actual size you're charged for

"These bearberries represent my experience with the few tries I've done with American Meadows. Plant is healthy and in good shape upon arrival, no doubt. But I always receive a plant that is actually the container size smaller than what is stated and what I paid for with the extra pot space packed with soil. If I'm paying for a 5" pot, I expect to a plant grown into a 5" pot, not a 2"-3" plug freshly stuffed into a 5" pot. Payment is covering the costs of growing on the plant. If I'm charged for the inputs to get a plant to a 5" size, I should actually receive a rooted in 5" plant. This has been my typical experience with American Meadows, and I consider this a dishonest practice. Unless it's a species I truly can't find elsewhere, I don't think I'll be giving any more chances."

— R (2/5)

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