The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red' is in August and September.
bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red'
Also Known As - kinnikinnickBearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red') is an amazing plant species. This evergreen shrub is a low-growing, hardy plant that features shiny red-brown bark, and small, round foliage which turns a deep red color in the fall and winter. Its small white flowers bloom in the spring, giving way to an abundance of edible deep red-orange berries. The leaves have been used for centuries in traditional medicinal treatments for urinary tract and bladder health. Its exceptional drought tolerance, along with its stunning display of foliage and fruit, makes it an excellent choice for gardens in many climates.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Hardwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 7
Flowers:
White with a pink tinge Flowers
Sun:
Full sun Partial sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Rocky
Fruits:
red Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Bearberry requires moderate waterings. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry. Use a container with adequate drainage so that excess water can drain away. In the absence of a pot with drainage holes, water lightly by dripping directly onto the base of the plant. Too much water can cause foliage to yellow or rot the plant. During the winter, water 2 to 3 times a week and in the summer, water 4 to 5 times a week.
sunlight
Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red') thrives in full sun to partial shade, with some afternoon shade for optimal growth. During the summer months, bearberry should receive 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In the winter, bearberry should receive at least 2 hours of direct sunlight during the day. Bearberry will tolerate partial shade but should not be planted in deep shade.
pruning
In general, Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red') should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Pruning should be light, as Bearberry is a slow-growing plant and responds best to minimal pruning. If you do need to prune, you should only cut back any stems that have become too long or unshapely, as well as any dead or diseased branches. Try not to prune off more than 1-third of the total plant in a single pruning session, as shorter plants may become too weak and may not be able to withstand heavy pruning.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Bearberry typically starts flowering in April or May.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red' is in August and September.
