Cool Creek Seedlings
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Description
***SPRING PLANTING RECOMMENDED - Mulch over 1/4'' with woodchips or leaves. Keep from drying out.
Latin name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Zones: 2-7
Common names: bearberry, kinnikinnick, sandberry, red bearberry, bilberry, bear's grape, barren myrtle
Mature height: 0.5 - 1 ft high/ groundcover up to 5 ft. spread
Soil/Climate: Prefers sand or well drained gravelly light loam. Sun or partial shade.
Notes: Evergreen. Elliptical, shiny, dark green leaves. Red or pink fruit that holds throughout the winter.
Wildlife: Nectar is popular with hummingbirds. Fruit is eaten by ruffed grouse. Attracts butterflies.