Arctostaphylos - Wikipedia
WEBArctostaphylos (/ ˌɑːrktoʊˈstæfɪləs, - lɒs /; [1][2] from ἄρκτος árktos "bear" and σταφυλή staphulḗ "bunch of grapes") is a genus of plants comprising the manzanitas (/ ˌmænzəˈniːtəz / [3][4]) and bearberries. There are about 60 species of Arctostaphylos, ranging from ground-hugging arctic, coastal, and mountain shrub to …
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) - Gardenia
WEBExtremely winter hardy, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) is a slow-growing, creeping, evergreen shrub with trailing red stems studded with small, leathery, glossy, obovate, dark green leaves, up to 1 in. long (2.5 cm).
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' - Plant Finder
WEBArctostaphylos uva-ursi, known by a large number of common names including common bearberry and kinninnick, is an extremely winter hardy, creeping, slow-growing, prostrate, woody evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-12” tall but spreads over time by flexible branching (roots at the nodes) to 3-6’ wide or more.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry, Bear's grape, Hog Craneberry ...
WEBKnown as common bearberry, this native evergreen is a low growing perennial shrub that can be effectively used as a ground cover. Its natural habitat includes rocky sites, open woods, dry areas, sandy hills and mountain ranges. Its scientific name comes from the Greek arctos meaning 'bear' and staphyle translating to 'grape.'.
Manzanita - Wikipedia
WEBManzanita is a common name for many species of the genus Arctostaphylos. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees present in the chaparral biome of western North America, where they occur from Southern British Columbia and Washington to Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States, and throughout Mexico.
Arctostaphylos Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Arctostaphylos plants are extremely drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. They are often used in native plant gardens, xeriscaping, and erosion control. Some species, such as Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry), can make an excellent ground cover, particularly on slopes.
Arctostaphylos manzanita (Common Manzanita) - Gardenia
WEBArctostaphylos manzanita (Common Manzanita) is a dramatic evergreen shrub of erect and spreading habit, adorned with striking, smooth, mahogany-colored bark. Its long, crooked and twisted branches are clothed with bright shiny green, wedge-shaped, pointed leaves.
Common Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi) Growing & Care …
WEBArctostaphylos uva-ursi, also known as the Bearberry, is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America. This densely-branched shrub is relatively small and typically grows from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) tall and 3 to 15 feet (0.9 to 4.5 m) wide.
Arctostaphylos glauca (Big Berry Manzanita) - Gardenia
WEBArctostaphylos glauca (Big Berry Manzanita) is a large shrub or small tree adorned with striking dark reddish-brown bark and sinuous branches clothed with blue-green, oval to rounded, evergreen leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm).
Arctostaphylos - Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
WEBNative to (or naturalized in) Oregon: Broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree, 6.5-25+ ft (2-8+ m) tall, crooked branching habit, may form dense thickets; does not form a burl. Stems purplish-red, smooth to finely pubescent.