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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Woods Compact' - Bearberry kinnikinnick

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Woods Compact' is your go-to versatile addition to any landscape. Known as the Bearberry kinnikinnick, this hardy, low-growing evergreen shrub is truly a sight to behold. Boasting a dense mat of leathery, deep green leaves that transform into an appealing bronze hue during winter, it creates a captivating year-round aesthetic. Spring ushers in waves of enchanting pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers, making way for striking red berries in late summer that remain through winter, turning your garden into a sanctuary for birds. With its impressive spread of up to 3 feet, 'Woods Compact' enhances its surroundings whether you're looking for erosion control on slopes or simply adding character to your rock garden. Resilient and adaptable, this shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and is forgiving even in drought conditions. Highly resistant to common pests and diseases, ‘Woods Compact’ is a reliable, maintenance-friendly investment for your outdoor space; proving equally beneficial to the seasoned gardener or the enthusiastic greenhorn.

  • Size: Low-growing, spread up to 3 feet.
  • Flowers: Pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers in spring.
  • Foliage: Dense mat of leathery evergreen leaves, turning bronze in winter.
  • Water usage: Drought-tolerant.
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade.
  • Berries: Produces red berries in late summer which persist into winter.
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