Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Kinnikinnick; Common Bearberry; Bearberry

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DERIVATION

Arctostaphylos	- From the Greek arkto (bear) and staphyle (bunch of grapes)
uva-ursi	- Bear's grape

FAMILY

Ericaceae (Heath Family) Other Plants in the Heath Family

HABIT

Shrub

GROWTH FORM

Prostrate

RANGE

North America, Temperate Asia, Europe

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

FLOWERS

In May - August, White

FRUIT

Red

STEM COLOR

Red

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Warm, well-drained soil

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial shade

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Native Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Kinnikinnick | Common Bearberry | Bearberry

SYNONYMS

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ssp. adenotricha

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No Map	931325*1	1993	Chatfield Nature Center
No Map	941564*1	1994	Chatfield Nature Center
1	023017*1	2002	Rock Alpine Garden
2	040585*1	2004	Gates Montane Garden
3	071640*1	2007	Japanese Garden
4	101099*1	2010	Mordecai Childrens G
5	101099*2	2010	Mordecai Childrens G
6	101099*3	2010	Mordecai Childrens G
7	101099*4	2010	Mordecai Childrens G
8	101099*5	2010	Mordecai Childrens G
No Map	101099*6	2010	Mordecai Childrens G

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