Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

Also Known As

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

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' plant details

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' is a 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. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, container plant, dwarf, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf uva-ursi selection with small dark-green leaves, reddish winter color, and especially large red fruits. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This full bushy form of bearberry will get 6"x 18". The evergreen leaves are deep green. The plant will have small pink white flowers in spring. In fall, there will be red fruit.

By: Gossler Farms

Zn 2. Pinkish-white flowers. Red berries.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

12" tall and 8' wide. The most formal of the uva-ursi varieties, with neat, dark green leaves and large, red berries. Hardy to below 0 °F.

By: Native Sons

Small compact manzanita, dense with round glossy deep green leaves. Small pink flowers in mid-winter. Edible berries. Hardy to 10 °F or colder.

By: Cactus Jungle

A selection from the Oregon coast with a huge crop of flowers and large berries, and a more compact and slightly upright habit than others. There could be some genes of another Arctostaphylos species in its history! Exact hardiness isn't known, but it's at least 0 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

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Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant