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.
Additional information
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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