Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'massachusetts'
Also called:
Kinnickinnick
Massachusetts Kinnickinnick
Massachusetts Bearberry
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Ericaceae
Evergreen
Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3')
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Specific variety developed by Robert Ticknor, Oregon State University, from seed collected in Massachusetts. Native to northern, coastal, and montane Eurasia to northern, coastal, and montane North America.
Kathy Ketchum
Flower:
White
Blooms from :
Jun
to:
Sep
Terminal clusters of small, urn-shaped flowers, white tinged with pink; slightly fragrant
Foliage:
Green
Glossy, green simple leaves; arranged alternately
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
2
Water Needs:
VL
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
4-8"
Spread:
10-15'
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Grows in dry rocky soils, outcrops, from coast to alpine.
Soil Needs
Grow in acidic, dry to medium, well-drained, sandy or gritty soils in full sun.
Fertilizer Needs:
Plants should not be fertilized.
Recommended Mulch:
Gravel or nothing
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description:
Berries eaten by many birds and animals