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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Kinnikinnick Bearberry
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer: Steve Mullany
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.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.