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Arctostaphylos, Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, Pinemat Manzanita 'Point Reyes'

Arctostaphylosuva-ursi

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Arctostaphylos (ark-toh-STAF-ih-los)
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Species
uva-ursi (OO-va UR-see)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fresno, California

Half Moon Bay, California

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Rickwebb
Downingtown, PA | September 2015 | neutral

This is offered by California nurseries and also by Lake County Nursery in Perry, Ohio. It has dark green, glossy leaves of thick texture...Read More

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