Bearberry ground cover

BEARBERRY COTONEASTER (Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty') is great for year-round color in the garden, but especially during fall and winter. Use as a ground cover for sunny areas in the garden. Zones 5-8. See more evergreen shrubs your garden will love by clicking the link.

Bearberry, scientifically known as Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, is a low-growing evergreen shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Native to various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, bearberry has been historically valued for its medicinal properties by indigenous cultures. The plant derives its name from the fact that bears are known to consume the berries, and it is also recognized by other names #NaturesPharmacy

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Photo #13/19 of Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'). Caption: Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery.

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) is a hardy, creeping evergreen ground cover that is perfect for parking strips or erosion control. It has glossy green leaves and has white to light pink flowers that bloom in late winter. #Arctostaphylosuva-ursi #Bearberry #groundcover #bloomsinwinter

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Extremely 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