Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts #1
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Massachusetts Bearberry

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

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Companion Plants- Vaccinium angustifolium (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

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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