Kinnickinnick
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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Plant Details
| Variety | Kinnickinnick |
| Pronunciation | ark-toe-STAF-ih-los OO-vuh ER-see |
| Aliases | Red Bearberry |
| Category | Shrubs |
| Subcategory | Ornamental Shrub |
| Type | Native Selection |
| Habit | Mat |
| Zone | 2: -50° to -40° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Part Shade |
| Height | 4–6 ft |
| Width | 2–3 ft |
| Uses | EVERGREEN; GROUND COVER; NATIVE; Waterwise. |
Description
This is a fine plant for cascading over the edge of a wall. It's a hardy, prostrate shrub with intricate branching that often forms mats up to 3 feet wide, by runners. Fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers tinged with pink are borne in May and followed later in the season by red berries. The common bearberry's stunning red stems are studded with small, glossy, evergreen leaves.
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