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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' - Bearberry
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Bearberry

'Massachusetts' Bearberry has small shiny evergreen leaves with small pinkish-white bell-like flowers in April and May, often followed by red fruits. Arctostaphylos is best in acid soil and sandy, well drained sites. Selected by Bob Tichnor of Oregon from seed collected in Massachusetts. It is also salt tolerant.


Height

6 Inches

Spread

5 Feet

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Bloom Time
Spring
Attributes
Evergreen
Fruit - Ornamental
Groundcover
Salt Tolerant
Native
Food Source for Wildlife
Deer Resistant
Soil Conditions
Dry
Average
Foliage Color
Green