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Red bearberry is a trailing, evergreen shrub with paddle-shaped leaves on flexible branches. The thick, leathery leaves, rolled under at the edges, are yellow-green in spring, dark-green in summer, and reddish-purple in the fall. Nodding clusters of small, bell-shaped, pink or white flowers occur on bright-red stems. Flowers in racemes on short branches. Bright-red berries succeed the flowers and persist into winter. This ground-trailing shrub has the papery, reddish, exfoliating bark typical of woody plants in northern climates.
It is frequently seen as a ground cover in sandy areas such as the New Jersey pine barrens. It is very common on Cape Cod, where it covers vast areas in open, sandy, pine-studded communities. It is a hardy shrub for landscaping rocky or sandy sites. It has no serious disease or insect problems.
Price range: $14.99 through $19.99
Please note: Most pictures represent mature plants. Unless otherwise specified, all of our plants are sold in 4″ pots to make shipping possible and will mature in time.
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| Native | |
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| Wetland Indicator | |
| Sunlight | |
| Special Attributes | Bee Attractor, Bird Attractor, Butterfly Attractor, Evergreen, Hummingbird Attractor, Salt Tolerant |
| Moisture | |
| Bloom Period | March to June |
| Size | 1 Gallon, 1 Quart, Full Flat (50) 2" Plugs |
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, commonly known as Bearberry or Kinnikinnick, is a hardy, low-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its glossy foliage, delicate pink flowers, and bright red berries. Native to northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, this versatile plant is an excellent choice for rock gardens, native plant gardens, groundcover plantings, slopes, coastal landscapes, and low-maintenance landscapes.
In spring, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi produces clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers ranging from white to soft pink. The blooms are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Following flowering, bright red berries develop and can persist into fall and winter, providing seasonal interest and a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.
Bearberry performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic, sandy, or rocky soils. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes and challenging sites. Its trailing growth habit allows it to spread across the ground, making it useful for erosion control, slopes, and areas where a low-growing evergreen groundcover is desired.
With its evergreen foliage, delicate bell-shaped flowers, colorful berries, and exceptional drought tolerance, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is an excellent native-friendly groundcover for gardeners looking to add year-round texture, seasonal color, and ecological value to the landscape.
