Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' |
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Bearberry, Uva-Ursi 'Massachusetts' |
This is a small leaved, flat growing ground cover8-10 ft. wide and 6-12 in. high. It has a red winter color and is tolerant of snow and freezing conditions.
This plant is on the City of Ashland’s Prohibited Plant List and should only be planted if it is at least 5 feet away from any structure. Prohibited Flammable Plants List Use caution when planting and follow tree and shrub spacing guidelines as outlined in the General Fuel Modification Area Standards found in Ashland’s Municipal Code, Chapter 18.3.10.100 https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.3.10.100 Questions? Contact Firewise staff at 541-482-2770.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.