Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

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Bearberry, Uva-Ursi 'Massachusetts'

 
Plant photo of: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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 Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.