Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Ericaceae

Zones

2–6

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

4.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pinyon PinePinus edulis

Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Eastern White PinePinus strobus

Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Stone PinePinus pinea

Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Bog BilberryVaccinium uliginosum

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

SweetfernComptonia peregrina

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

European BilberryVaccinium myrtillus

Both produce phenolic compounds that can inhibit nearby plant growth and compete for acidic conditions

WintergreenGaultheria procumbens

Both groundcovers produce phenolic compounds and compete for acidic forest floor niches

SalalGaultheria shallon

Both ericaceous groundcovers produce allelopathic compounds and compete for acidic forest understory

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationMedicine

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Bearberry grow in?

Bearberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Bearberry?

Good companions for Bearberry include Pinyon Pine, Eastern White Pine, Stone Pine, Bog Bilberry, Sweetfern.

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