Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Bearberry 'Massachusetts'

6 inches (15 cm)
100 cm (39 in)
Sun to partial shade

Fiche botanique

Toxique pour les animaux Papillons Insectes pollinisateurs Résistant aux cerfs
Famille botanique
Ericaceae
Forme
Dense, spreading mat
Type de plante
Native groundcover shrub

Description

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.

Entretien

Arrosage
Low to moderate, once well established
Fertilisation
Little needed, light compost in spring
Zone de rusticité
Zone 2–6
Température minimum
-40°C
Période de floraison
Spring
Couleur des fleurs
White pink
Type de feuillage
Persistent
Couleur du feuillage
Dark glossy green
Type de sol
Dry, poor, sandy, well-drained
Vitesse de croissance
Slow
Hauteur maximale
6 inches (15 cm)
Largeur maximale
100 cm (39 in)

Disponibilité

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