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Site Characteristics

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'massachusetts'

Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3')

Height:

4-8"

10-15'

Spread:

Growth Rate:

Fast

Native Habitat

Grows in dry rocky soils, outcrops, from coast to alpine.

Oregon Native?

Yes

Minimum Hardiness Zone (USDA)

Sun Exposure Needs:

Water Needs:

Mulch Needs:

2

Partial Sun

VL

West State Native?

Yes

Soil Needs:

Grow in acidic, dry to medium, well-drained, sandy or gritty soils in full sun.

Plants should not be fertilized.

Fertilizer Needs:

Gravel or nothing

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