Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Common name

Bearberry 'Massachusetts'

Type

Native groundcover shrub

Family

Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', or 'Massachusetts' bearberry, is an evergreen groundcover shrub with dense, glossy foliage, ideal for stabilizing dry embankments, rock gardens, or poor, sandy soils. Its leathery dark green foliage forms a uniform carpet that remains decorative all year round. In spring, it is adorned with pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by small red berries appreciated by wildlife. This selection is known for its cold hardiness, low growth, and very good salt tolerance, making it an excellent option for roadside landscaping or difficult soils. Subtle yet elegantly present, 'Massachusetts' offers a natural, resistant, and aesthetic solution for lasting ground cover.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2–6

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Low to moderate, once well established

Fertilization

Little needed, light compost in spring

Soil type

Dry, poor, sandy, well-drained

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

White pink

Fruiting

Inedible red berries, popular with birds

Foliage color

Dark glossy green

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Dense, spreading mat

Height

6 inches (15 cm)

Width

100 cm (39 in)

Growth rate

Slow

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

Deer

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.