Healthy Kinnikinnick Bearberry
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Kinnikinnick Bearberry

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 6 - 12 Inches
  • Mature Spread 4 - 6 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

The Kinnikinnick Bearberry is a broadleaf evergreen that provides color throughout the year and easily lives in challenging conditions. This plant goes by the scientific name Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and features tiny white blooms in the spring. The thick, leathery foliage is a bold green and develops into a reddish-bronze hue during the fall. Red berries offset the colorful foliage during the winter. 

This plant is an amazing groundcover that will spread out 4 to 6 feet wide. The Kinnikinnick Bearberry is a native plant that needs little attention once acclimated. The berries provide color and serve as a food source for birds and other animals during the winter. Grow the Kinnikinnick Bearberry as a perennial in zones 3 through 8.

Kinnikinnick Bearberry Care

Dry conditions are best for the Kinnikinnick Bearberry. Bearberry plants need one inch of water per week. The soil should be well-drained and acidic. Plant in full sun. This stunner can live in areas with some shade but expect the best results with lots of sunlight. Apply a balanced fertilizer once annually in the spring.

The Kinnikinnick Bearberry does not require much pruning, but you can shape it as needed during the early spring.

Kinnikinnick Bearberry Spacing

This evergreen shrub has a creeping growth habit, and while it grows up to 6 to 12 inches tall, it spreads 4 to 6 feet wide. Space plants 3 to 5 feet apart to create a dense, solid ground cover.

Kinnikinnick Bearberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 12 Inches
Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet
Spacing: 3 - 5 Feet
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Pink, White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: March To June
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest
Watering: Low
Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Kinnikinnick Bearberry
Other Name(s): Bearberry And Kinninnick
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
SKU:
1231000060-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.