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Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

A low-growing sub-shrub, Bearberry forms an excellent groundcover on dry sandy and rocky soils, in full sun to light shade. Spreading gradually by surface rhizomes to form a mat, it grows naturally near sandy beaches and open woodlands in …

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Cultural Details
Soil Type	Gravel, Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture	Dry, Medium
Sun Exposure	Full Sun, Partial
Height	6" - 1'
Bloom Color	White, Pink
Bloom Time	Apr, May, June
Spacing	2'
Hardiness Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Root Type	Rhizome
Benefits	Hummingbirds, Host Plant, Deer Resistant

Description

A low-growing sub-shrub, Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) forms an excellent groundcover on dry sandy and rocky soils, in full sun to light shade. Spreading gradually by surface rhizomes to form a mat, it grows naturally near sandy beaches and open woodlands in sandy or rocky soils. This plant requires an acid soil with a pH between 4.0 and 6.0 - it will not grow on clay. Bearberry is a host plant for several butterfly species including Hoary Elfin, Brown Elfin and Freija Fritillary.

Range Map

Present in state
Present in county and native
Present in county, but introduced
Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now locally extinct
State or county listed as noxious
Present in state, exotic

Native plants can be grown outside of their native range in the appropriate growing conditions. This map shows the native range, as well as the introduced range, of this species.

Questions (2)

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Does bearberry choke other plants out as it spreads?

Bearberry is a trailing sub-shrub. The evergreen plant is less than one foot tall but can trail, or spread, for up to six feet. It can overwhelm other plants once it gets going (the first year is slow growth). Sweet Fern is a good companion. Possible choices to include with bearberry:
1. plants that are similarly strong spreaders, or
2. perennials that are taller than the bearberry and have a large root system. Little Bluestem may be a good grass companion for dry sandy habitats.

Is bearberry poisonous for dogs?

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is Not poisonous for dogs.

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