Arctostaphylos, Bearberry, Kinnikinnick, Pinemat Manzanita
Arctostaphylosuva-ursi 'Emerald Carpet'

Synonym:Arctostaphylos edmundsii

Category
Groundcovers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

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

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