Scientific Name Arcrostaphy los uva-uisi Common Name Bearberry

Ground Covers Plant Fact Sheets Consumer Hort

	Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
	Habit: Evergreen
	Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
	Size: 1 to 4 inches
	Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; well-drained, acidic light-textured soil
	Form: Prostrate low mat
	Texture: Fine
	Foliage: 1 inch leathery dark green leaves; teardrop shape; may bronze in winter
	Flower/Fruit: Small, urn-shaped white to pinkish flowers in spring; .2 to .5 inch green fruit turns red in fall
	Comments: Space 12 to 24 inches apart; moist to wet soil can lead to root diseases; good drought tolerance; good salt spray tolerance
	Cultivars: --

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