Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts #1
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts #1
Massachusetts Bearberry
Showy spring flowers, Bright red fruit late summer to fall
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A prostrate, low growing, mat forming evergreen shrub. Dark green foliage turns a bronzy red in fall and winter. Abundant bell shaped flowers appear in mid spring on nodding racemes. Bright red fruit is highly decorative late summer to fall. A beautiful, low maintenance groundcover, once established. Good disease resistance.
Botanical Name- Arctostaphylos uva-uvsi 'Massachusetts'
Pronunciation- ark-toh-STAF-ih-los YOO-vuh-OOV-see
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 1 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers poor, sandy, infertile, highly acidic soils
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White to pale pink
Bloom Time- April - May
Companion Plants- Common Lowbush Blueberry - acidic soil, low-growing natives
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), fruit-eating birds (bluebirds, robins)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C14
Yearly Care Instructions- Minimal pruning is best; ensure excellent drainage and avoid overwatering.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove old growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) once in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Amending clay with pine bark or compost helps maintain acidity.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Root rot, leaf spot
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