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Ericaceae
Trees and shrubs
Bearberry 'Massachusetts'
Hardiness
Zone 2–6
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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.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 2–6
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Fertilization
Little needed, light compost in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
White pink
Foliage color
Dark glossy green
Foliage type
Persistent
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom period
Spring
Fruiting
Inedible red berries, popular with birds
Maximum height
6 inches (15 cm)
Maximum width
100 cm (39 in)
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
