Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

An evergreen trailer found in acidic soils in open sites (NYFA Atlas), this species has a very large native range in North America and Eurasia.

Plant Information

Common Name(s):

bear berry

Type:

Native

Shrubs, Trees

Status:

Rare in Finger Lakes

Moisture:

Dry
Moist

Light:

Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade

Soil:

Sandy

"green" in winter
Groundcover
Showy fruit