About
This low-growing, evergreen shrub reaches a height of up to 15 cm. New growth features a reddish hue, and during the summer, it produces small pink flowers that give way to red berries in the fall.
About the genus
Arctostaphylos consists primarily of evergreen shrubs or small trees that can grow either prostrate or upright. The plants feature small, uncomplicated leaves and produce clusters of small, urn-like flowers, which are succeeded by round berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
- Toxicity
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, lime-free soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Maybe susceptible to leaf spot