At The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT, Bearberry is the kind of shrub we like for evergreen groundcover texture for water-wise edges and slopes. Plant it in full sun to partial shade. Once established, it can handle drier stretches with less fuss. Try it in slopes when you want more texture and seasonal interest.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry)
Mature Height: 0.5-1 foot (6-12 inches)
Mature Width: 3-6 feet (spreading groundcover)
Growth Rate: Slow, growing under 12 inches annually.
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade.
Water Needs: Low watering. Drought tolerant once established; prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
Flower Color: White to pink flowers
Bloom Time: Spring
Fall Color: Reddish-purple (evergreen foliage reddens in fall and winter)





