Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
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Bearberry |
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
A hardy, creeping evergreen shrub, it grows 6"-12" high and spreads as much as 10"-12'. It has glossy green leathery leaves attached to dark brown branches. Its flowers are white to light pink in late winter and early spring; berries are bright red.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.