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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme'

Also Known As

  • Green Supreme Bearberry
  • Green Supreme Kinnikinnick
  • Green Supreme Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 60"-144"

planting zones

  • 5b-10b

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme' plant details

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 60 IN - 144 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme'

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arctosaphylos u. 'Green Supreme' is very compact and low growing with a spread of between 6-10 ft, and a height of approximately 6 in. Small, bright green, oblong leaves with red branches and stems. Flowers are delicate with a soft pink color. Blooms begin in late spring. This species does not flower as much, but has a denser spread of foliage than other cultivars. Arctosaphylos u. 'Green Supreme' fast growing and does well in a variety of soils, but needs adequate drainage. It makes a great ground cover because it has little to no center die-back, and does a good job of interrupting weeds. The foliage is perfectly gorgeous green. Attracts hummingbirds. A garden selection introduced by the Tilden Regional Park Botanic Garden
This dense (no center die-back), Bright-grn groundcover (to 6-12" tall x 6-12') is tolerant of drought ; a variety of soils ; is dense enough to suppress weeds; a fine selection from Tilden Bot.Grdn in S.F. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Green Supreme'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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