Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
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Bearberry |
A hardy, creeping evergreen shrub, it grows 6"-12" high and spreads as much as 10"-12'. It has glossy green leathery leaves attached to dark brown branches. Its flowers are white to light pink in late winter and early spring; berries are bright red.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.