Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Vancouver Jade’

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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Flower color: Urn-shaped flowers are pink or white
Foliage color: Evergreen leaves are small, elliptical, and dark green, turning bronze or red in winter
Bloom time: Spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 7
Wildlife: Berries attract birds

Groundcovers

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Vancouver Jade’

Kinnickinnick, Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Vancouver Jade' is a compact, evergreen groundcover highly valued for its glossy, dark green foliage and its ability to effectively spread and fill in spaces. Forming a dense, mat-like habit, it is an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes or covering large areas under trees. 'Vancouver Jade' features glossy, dark green leaves that turn purplish in winter, complemented by delicate, urn-shaped pink or white flowers in spring.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low

Bloom time

Spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Coastal Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Deer-Prone Areas
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Heathers · Dwarf conifers · Salal · Oregon grapes · Sedums · Creeping phlox

Design tip

Define the edges of pathways or planting beds with this evergreen groundcover to create a clean, finished appearance throughout the year. Its dense growth forms a living border that blends naturally into nearby shrubs, boulders, and woodland plantings.

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