Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Kinnikinnick, Bearberry
This popular evergreen groundcover is very cold and drought tolerant. Small bell-shaped pink flowers bloom in early spring and are followed by bright red berries in fall. Excellent choice for the coast as it is salt and wind resistant. (Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 6-12" tall x 36-72" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -50° to -40°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Fire-Resistant Plants Fire-Resistant PlantsInteresting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestProstrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habit
Rockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant