Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
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Bearberry, Kinnikinnick |
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. This groundcover makes a great lawn substitute but will need a medium amount of watering. It does well in coastal areas and inland warm valleys.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.