Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Kinnikinnick
Kinnikinnik, also known as Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a favorite among all the northwest native plants for groundcover. Its evergreen, leathery leaves cover the trailing branches. Often in winter the leaves become a regal burgundy color. The white to pink, urn-shaped flowers are followed by vibrant red berries which birds love. It grows quickly and is found in USDA zones 5-10, from Alaska to New Mexico and east to Virginia.
Contributed by @franshinegee
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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All soil conditions
Common name
Kinnikinnick
Latin name
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
type
Evergreen Trees or Shrubs
family
Ericaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
All soil conditions
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
0.15 M
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Kinnikinnik, also known as Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a favorite among all the northwest native plants for groundcover. Its evergreen, leathery leaves cover the trailing branches. Often in winter the leaves become a regal burgundy color. The white to pink, urn-shaped flowers are followed by vibrant red berries which birds love. It grows quickly and is found in USDA zones 5-10, from Alaska to New Mexico and east to Virginia.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant outdoors in spring or in autumn. Water occasionally when first planted but withdraw from watering once established. Suitable for planting in all soil types, especially clay and serpentine.
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