Common bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Plant Characteristics

Plant Type	Small Shrub
Height (m)	0.1-0.2
Width (m)	0.8-1.5
Growth Rate	Medium
Pollination Strategy	Animal
Flower Period	May
Forage Value	Poor
Fruit Type	Drupe
Edible Fruit	Yes
Fruit/Seeds Available	Fall, Winter, Summer
Traits	Salt Tolerant

Site Characteristics

Natural Region	Boreal, Aspen Parkland, Foothills
Hardiness Zone	2-6
Soil Texture	Loam, Sand
Drainage	Well
Moisture Tolerance	Average, Dry
Sun Exposure	Full, Partial Shade

This database was created by AWES, with support from Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) and the Alberta Native Plant Council. Contact AWES for a list of references used. Financial support for this database was provided by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

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