Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Common Name: Bearberry, Kinnikinnick Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape prostrate, woody spreading groundcover with red stems, which root as the plants creep outward Height 1' Spread to 10' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil does best with good drainage Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves alternate, simple obovate to 1" long, medium green, glabrous margins entire, leathery texture Flowers terminal racemes of small bell-shaped white or pink flowers; February - March Fruit small red drupe – forms in summer Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings, division Usage: excellent slope cover, in coastal plantings, good in planters or small scale landscapes – weed control can be a problem Landscape Care: Watering once per month in summer – after established, tolerates drought well Fertilizing balanced in spring if needed Pruning pinch or prune upward pointing growth for low cover Pests/Diseases root rot if drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: California to Alaska Family: Ericaceae Notes: |
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