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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry (Kinnikinick)

An evergreen ground cover forming a thick mat of glossy, fine, green foliage turning reddish-bronze in the fall. Spring flowers are followed by bright red berries.

  • »  AKA Arbutus uva-ursi
  • »  Other Common Names: Pine Mat, Mealberry, Hog Cranberry, Sandberry
  • »  Evergreen ground cover with small white, pink-edged bell-shaped flowers
  • »  Small berries appear in the fall and often last through the winter
  • »  Leaves turn greenish-bronze in the fall
  • »  Bearberry has peeling red bark for added interest
  • »  Very salt tolerant
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

10cm Potted
$14.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:100-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink, White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Berries
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Roadside planting
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Bearberry is sometimes difficult to transplant and establish. It needs an acidic, sandy soil. Very little pruning is necessary, only when maintaining the plant along borders or edges. May develop winter burn on the leaves if under stress.