Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Common bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a mat-forming dwarf shrub with decorative, scarlet-red fruits that keep for a very long time. It produces light pink, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. The Common bearberry also has leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common bearberry are dark green, ovate, leathery and alternate. They are about 1 - 3 cm in size.

Bark
Red-brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Siberia.

Frost hardiness
The Common bearberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common bearberry is a mat-forming dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 25 cm and grows to a width of approx. 1 - 2 m.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers of the Common bearberry appear in clusters from April to May.

Fruit
The scarlet-red fruits of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Cling for a very long time.

Use
Rock garden, ground cover