Common Bearberry. Low-growing shrub with pink-tinted white flowers, followed by round scarlet fruit. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Low-growing shrub with pink-tinted white flowers, followed by round scarlet fruit.
	
	
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								| Generic | Arctostaphylos  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | uva-ursi  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Bearberry  | 
		
| Flower Colour | white  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 10cm  | 
		
| Family | Ericaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 40cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | June, July  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | scarlet  | 
		
| Fruits When | August, September  | 
		
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Ground cover  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
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