Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, or bearberry, is a groundcover shrub native to boreal forests, particularly well-suited to dry, acidic, and poor soils. Its glossy, dark green foliage, evergreen throughout the year, forms a dense, creeping mat, perfect for stabilizing embankments, covering slopes, or greening rocky areas. In spring, it is adorned with delicate clusters of pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed in summer by small red berries, both decorative and appreciated by wildlife. Very hardy, understated but essential in naturalistic landscaping, bearberry supports biodiversity and elegantly structures the soil with little maintenance. It integrates wonderfully into conifer gardens, sandy environments, or restored sites.
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The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.
