Trees and shrubs

Bearberry 'Vancouver Jade'

Bearberry

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 2–6

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Common nameBearberry 'Vancouver Jade'
FamilyHeath family
GenusBearberry
Speciesbearberry
CultivarVancouver Jade
TypeGround cover shrub
Botanical nameBearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade', or bearberry 'Vancouver Jade', is a refined and very hardy groundcover selection, cultivated for its shiny, dense, dark green foliage, which is decorative all year round. This variety forms an even, closely ground-hugging plant carpet, which brightens up in spring with pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by delicate-looking red berries, prized by birds. Perfect for slopes, poor, sandy, or acidic soils, it provides persistent, understated, and elegant ground cover with no maintenance. 'Vancouver Jade' stands out for its very uniform shape, its drought tolerance once established, and its ecological value in naturalistic or restoration landscaping.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Watering

Low to moderate, depending on exposure

Soil type

Acidic, sandy, well-drained

Fertilization

Very low requirement, light compost in spring

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

6 inches (15 cm)

Width / spread

90 cm (35 in)

Flower color

White pink

Foliage color

Dark glossy green

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Slow

Growth habit

Very dense pile carpet

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Decorative, non-edible red berries

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes