Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes' |
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Point Reyes Bearberry |
Description
This is a low growing ground cover 1-2' high with a 3-5' spread. It has small leathery leaves, red stems, and pink flowers in winter.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.