Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Point Reyes Bearberry
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.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
3-6'
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
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape
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:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.