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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    Also Known As

    • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
    • Common Bearberry
    • Kinnikinick

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 24"-72"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' plant details

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 72 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
    Uses: prostrate, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is an slow-growing evergreen shrub with prostrate habit, very suitable as ground cover. It features reddish-gray, peeling bark and small, lustrous, dark green leaves that turns burgundy into the winter.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Low growing evergreen ground cover. The plants have deep green glossy small leaves. Plants can get 6”-12” tall and 48” wide.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A wonderful evergreen ground cover, perhaps a bit more tolerant of wet conditions as this selection comes from the East Coast; medium-sized dark-green glossy leaves and clusters of pretty, pale-pink bell-shaped flowers which become beautiful, small, bright-red berries which persist in to winter; plants are 6-10" tall and spread up to 3-6'. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Zn 2. Pinkish-white flowers. Red berries.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    An outstanding, sturdy, evergreen ground cover. The light pinkish -white, urn shaped flowers in spring are followed by red berries, which can persist into winter. Leaves are small and dark green, and in the fall have a hint of red-gold. Growth Rate medium

    By: Garden World

    Prostrate branches thickly covered with small, dark green, leathery leaves. Small, pendulous white blossoms make way for glossy, bright red, pea-sized berries which remain thru winter. Use in rock gardens, draping over walls, under dwarf conifers. Best in part shade here. Massachusetts has good resistance to gall & leaf spot. Established plants don't move well. Oddly enough, it's also a Hummingbird plant -- I guess for the really low flying Red-Throated Hummers on the East Coast.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Evergreen trailing groundcover 6-12" tall. Tough plant with light pink mid spring flowers that produce red berries.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This prostrate evergreen groundcover is thrilled to grow where few other plants will prosper: on a hot, dry, sandy bank. It has thick, shiny, dark green leaves through the year, light pink flowers in midspring, and red fruits in fall.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • erosion control
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    aka Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel', Sentinel Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    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 '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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    Arctostaphylos catalinae

    aka Santa Catalina Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos catalinae foliage by Stan Shebs
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