Bear-grape

Bear-grape Care

Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi

Other names: Bearberry, Common Bearberry, Kinninnick, Kinnikinnick, Pinemat Manzanita, Creeping Manzanita

What is the plant

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a low-growing ground cover that usually tops out between 6 and 12 inches. The flexible stems sport teardrop-shaped, leathery leaves in dark green. You’ll find a small amount of white or pale pink waxy flowers between March and June. Bearberry grows groups of cherry red berries that measure just under ½ inch across. A lot of wildlife will eat these berries, but the plant gets its name because bears absolutely love them.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

2 - 6

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Once established, bearberry care is minimal with exceptional to occasional watering.
Pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizer
Plants should not be fertilized.

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Sunlight
Plant it in full sun or partial shade, in spots where it will have space to spread.
Soil
It thrives on soil poor in nutrients and sandy soil that has a hard time supporting other ground covers.
Temperature
Best grown in USDA Zones 2-6 (7). Grows poorly in hot and humid summer climates, and is not recommended for planting in most areas south of USDA Zone 7.