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 Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEvergreen Evergreen
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorFire-Resistant Plants Fire-Resistant Plants
Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or BarkNative to NorthWest Native to NorthWest
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant