LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Evergreen foliage
GROWTH HABIT
Low-growing
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Mild slightly
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Evergreen
PLANTING SEASON
Fall to early spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small
PLANT HEIGHT
10 to 20 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 2 to 7
CONTAINER GARDEN
yes
PLANT SPACING
30 to 45 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Cool climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bearberry produce attractive red berries after flowering?
Can Bearberry produce attractive red berries after flowering?
Yes. Following its delicate spring flowers, Bearberry develops bright red berries that add long-lasting ornamental interest to the landscape.
Do the evergreen leaves provide year-round ground cover?
Do the evergreen leaves provide year-round ground cover?
Yes. Its glossy evergreen foliage forms a dense, low-growing mat that remains attractive throughout the year.
Can Bearberry be planted in rock gardens and on slopes?
Can Bearberry be planted in rock gardens and on slopes?
Yes. Its spreading growth habit makes it well suited for rock gardens, slopes, woodland edges, and erosion-control plantings.
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Will the flowers attract bees and other pollinators?
Yes. The small, nectar-rich flowers attract 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 soils and tolerates dry conditions.
How is Bearberry different from Lingonberry?
How is Bearberry different from Lingonberry?
ccinium vitis-idaea) is a compact evergreen shrub that produces edible berries on more upright plants.