Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
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Kinnikinnick 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:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.