LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Low-growing
GROWTH HABIT
Low-growing
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Fruit-bearing Shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small
PLANT HEIGHT
30–60 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA 2–7
CONTAINER GARDEN
yes
PLANT SPACING
30–45 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Cool climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bearberry produce bright red berries after flowering?
Can Bearberry produce bright red berries after flowering?
Yes. After its delicate spring blooms, Bearberry develops attractive bright red berries that provide long-lasting ornamental interest.
Do the evergreen leaves remain attractive throughout the year?
Do the evergreen leaves remain attractive throughout the year?
Yes. Its small, glossy evergreen leaves create an attractive ground cover that provides year-round color and texture.
Can Bearberry be planted in rock gardens and as a ground cover?
Can Bearberry be planted in rock gardens and as a ground cover?
Yes. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it ideal for rock gardens, slopes, woodland gardens, and erosion-control plantings.
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Yes. The small, urn-shaped flowers provide nectar for bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the blooming season.
Does Bearberry tolerate dry, well-drained soils once established?
Does Bearberry tolerate dry, well-drained soils once established?
Yes. Once established, it performs well in sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils and tolerates dry conditions.
How is Bearberry different from Wintergreen?
How is Bearberry different from Wintergreen?
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) forms a trailing evergreen ground cover with bright red berries, while Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is a smaller woodland plant with aromatic leaves and distinctive red berries growing on upright stems.