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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

Massachusetts Uva-Ursi Manzanita

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Description

This is a small leaved, flat growing ground cover8-10 ft. wide and 6-12 in. high. It has a red winter color and is tolerant of snow and freezing conditions.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.