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Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uvar-ursi)
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uvar-ursi)
Red Bearberry, or Kinnikinnick, is a trailing evergreen shrub, frequently seen as a ground cover in sandy areas. It can serve a dual role on sandy soils, as both a beautification plant as well as a critical area stabilizer.
Current Sale Size: 1 gallon pot
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Soil Description: Rocky or sandy, acid soils.
Height: 6"-12" tall
Spread: up to 15'
Bloom Time: May
Color: Pink, White
Deer Resistant:
Uses: Butterflies, Pollinator, Birds, Wildlife, Bees, Edible
USDA Plant Profile