Think of Massachusetts Bearberry as a manzanita with both ornamental value and a practical landscape role. A practical rule for Massachusetts Bearberry: Trim only the runners that move beyond their space; hard shearing hides the natural branch pattern. Use Massachusetts Bearberry as a rock garden, slope, or naturalized western planting. Cache Valley gardeners can find Massachusetts Bearberry at The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Massachusetts’ (Massachsetts Bearberry)
Mature Height: 6-12 inches
Mature Width: 6-10 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, growing about 6-12 inches annually.
Hardiness Zone: 2-6
Light Needs: Full sun to light shade.
Water Needs: Low once established. Requires sharply drained soil.
Flower Color: White to pale pink
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fall Color: Evergreen foliage often turns bronze-red in winter


