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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

Point Reyes Bearberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Bert Wilson Las Pilitas N

 

Description

This is a low growing ground cover 1-2' high with a 3-5' spread. It has small leathery leaves, red stems, and pink flowers in winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.