Bearberry
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 3 - 5 ft
Flower Color: White / Pink
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - Jun)
Fruit Type: Drupe (Berry)
Fruit Color: Red
Autumn Color: Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: Low
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): S1 - Critically Imperiled
Other Names: Kinnikinnick
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Bearberry flowers are a pollen and nectar producer that attracts various pollinators, including occasionally hummingbirds. The bright red berries are eaten by many birds and mammals. It is also a larval host for 14 species of caterpillars.
