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Arctostaphylos Species, Alpine Bearberry, Black Bearberry, Mountain Bearberry

Arctostaphylosalpina

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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

alpina (AL-pin-a)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 1: below -45.6 °C (-55 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Edible Fruits and Nuts

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Soil pH requirements

4.5 or below (very acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

From softwood cuttings

From hardwood heel cuttings

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

By simple layering

Seed Collecting

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

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

Central, Alaska

Halifax, Massachusetts

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