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Massachusetts Bearberry
Massachusetts Bearberry
$18.00
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60 in stock
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'
Choose Massachusetts Bearberry for a dry, sandy slope or native groundcover where turf struggles; the tradeoff is patience, because it fills in steadily rather than giving instant cover.
Buy This If
- You need erosion help on lean soil.
- You want native evergreen groundcover.
- You can wait for coverage.
Skip This If
- You need fast full coverage.
- The site stays wet.
- You want a taller shrub.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives a low native carpet with spring flowers and red berries, but it will not read strongly from a distance. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It spreads steadily, but customers should plan for gradual coverage rather than an instant filled-in bed. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once established, it needs little pruning and handles lean soil, but weed control matters while it fills in. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Its low habit works well in tight strips, slopes, and edges as long as drainage is good. |
| Screening Value | F | This is a groundcover, not a privacy or screening plant. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this where drainage is sharp and competition is low; prepare the area well, because early weed pressure is what makes bearberry look uneven.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 0.75 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 2a-6a |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Spreading, mat-forming groundcover |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it grow in poor sandy soil?
Yes, that is one of its better uses once roots are established.
Does it need rich soil?
No; rich, wet soil can work against it.
Will it stop erosion right away?
No; use mulch or erosion fabric while it roots and fills in.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31128
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