Bearberry

Botanical Name

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 7

Height

1 to 4 inches

Width

Spreading

Flowers

Spring: white, pinkish

Fruit

Bright red drupe

Fall Color

Bronze to reddish

Light

Full sun to light shade

Soil

Well-drained, acidic

Planting & Care

Space 12 to 24 inches apart
Tolerant to drought and salt spray

Problems

Root diseases in moist to wet soils

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