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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

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    aka Howard McMinn Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine
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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    aka Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths', Austin Griffiths Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' flower, foliage by Paul Furman, Bay Natives
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', Common Bearberry, Kinnikinick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Dwarf', Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red', Wood's Compact Kinnikinick, Wood's Dwarf Kinnikinnick, Wood's Dwarf Manzanita, Wood's Red Kinnikinnick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' foliage, form by plant lust
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