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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnikinnick, Bearberry)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 23530

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Ericales Family: Ericaceae Genus: Arctostaphylos Species: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Common Names add Sagackhomi edit | delete Kinnikinnick edit | delete Upland cranberry edit | delete Sandberry edit | delete Red Bearberry edit | delete Mountain cranberry edit | delete Hog cranberry edit | delete Mountain box edit | delete Bear's grape edit | delete bearberry manzanita edit | delete Bearberry edit | delete Mealberry edit | delete Plant Types edit Evergreen Ground Cover Herb Medicinal Shrub   Zones / Hardiness edit 2a (to -45 F / -43 C) 2b (to -40 F / -40 C) 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit April   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Edging Alpine/Rock Garden Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Acidic / Peaty Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral)   Bloom Colour edit Pink   Wildlife Value edit Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Birds love the berries, but not recommended for human consumption edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Arctostaphylos adenotricha
Uva-Ursi uva-ursi



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