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    • Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes' foliage, fruit by Forestfarm

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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes'

    Also Known As

    • Great Lakes Kinnikinnick

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 36"-120"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9a

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes' plant details

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 36 IN - 120 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: wind
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Selected from the shores of the Great Lakes (and hardier than many for that reason) this dense small-leaved Kinnikinnick slowly forms a carpet in areas of good drainage. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Great Lakes'

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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