Bearberry (Massachusetts)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Common name: Bearberry

Hardiness zone: 2
Type: Evergreen groundcover shrub
Native: Yes (North America)

Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Dry to mesic
Soil pH level: pH 4.5–6.5 (acidic soil preferred)

Height: 10–15 cm
Spread: 90–120 cm
Colours: Glossy evergreen leaves; pale pink bell-shaped flowers in spring; bright red berries in fall
Bloom time: Mid to late spring

Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Rabbit resistant: Yes