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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

Point Reyes Bearberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Bert Wilson Las Pilitas N

 

Description

This is a low growing ground cover 1-2 ft. high with a 3-5 ft. spread. It has small leathery leaves, red stems, and pink flowers in winter.

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.