There are about 60 species of Arctostaphylos, ranging from ground-hugging arctic, coastal, and mountain shrub to small trees up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. Most are evergreen (one species deciduous), with small oval leaves 1–7 cm (0.4–3 in) long, arranged spirally on the stems.

Extremely winter hardy, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) is a slow-growing, creeping, evergreen shrub with trailing red stems studded with small, leathery, glossy, obovate, dark green leaves, up to 1 in. long (2.5 cm).

Handsome evergreen shrubs, they combine picturesque bark, showy flowers (early in the season), and food for wildlife; they are useful as both specimens and transitional shrubs to meld with neighboring wild areas.

Arctostaphylos is a genus of 60 species, ranging from ground-hugging arctic, coastal, and mountain species to small trees. Most are evergreen, with small oval leaves arranged spirally on the stems. They produce a profusion of tiny, urn-shaped flowers, white or pale pink in the spring.

Flowers, perfect, white-tinged pink, urn-shaped, in terminal nodding racemes. Fleshy fruit (drupe), bright red, 6 mm diam.; may not set fruit. Sun or partial shade. Difficult to transplant. Does best in poor, sandy, infertile, acid soils. There are reports that it …

Jan 31, 2024 · Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, also known as the Bearberry, is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America. This densely-branched shrub is relatively small and typically grows from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) tall and 3 to 15 feet (0.9 to 4.5 m) wide.

Only one species of Arctostaphylos, A. uva-ursi, is found outside of western North America, Mexico, and Guatemala. Taxa are concentrated within the California Floristic Province (southern Oregon to northern Baja California, Mexico) with the greatest diversity along the central California coast, where over half of the taxa are found.

Nov 21, 2023 · Plant Characteristics: Arctostaphylos is prized for its attractive red bark and bell-shaped flowers. Its evergreen nature and unique appearance add year-round interest to landscapes. Ideal Growing Conditions: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, known by a large number of common names including common bearberry and kinninnick, is an extremely winter hardy, creeping, slow-growing, prostrate, woody evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-12” tall but spreads over time by flexible branching (roots at the nodes) to 3-6’ wide or more. This is a circumpolar ...

Flowers small, urn-shaped, white to pinkish, in dense, pendulous clusters to 3 cm, at ends of branches. Fruit a flattened sphere, 8-12 mm wide, glabrous to hairy, white then red-brown. Sun or part shade. Some consider it the best all-around manzanita.