Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Massachusetts Uva-Ursi Manzanita
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:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.