Massachusetts Bearberry – 1 Gallon Pot

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A very attractive and cold-hardy North American native evergreen shrub, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Massachusetts,’ commonly known as Bearberry, is a prostrate form of the species that only reaches a foot tall, spreading 5 to 6 feet wide. It features lustrous dark green evergreen leaves that are smaller than those of the species, providing a unique and attractive texture in the landscape. In mid to late spring, it produces abundant clusters of soft pink-to-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by ornamental red berries displayed in fall and persisting into winter. The hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators will appreciate the flowers, and the berries are enjoyed by birds. The foliage turns from green to red or reddish-purple in fall, persisting through winter and turning back to green in spring. Very easy to grow and resistant to drought and disease, Massachusetts Bearberry is a nice accent in smaller garden spaces and rock gardens, or grouped or as a border where space allows in landscape borders. It is excellent for underplanting small trees. You might also be happy to know deer aren’t interested.

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