Kinnikinnick
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Ericaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing mat-forming evergreen shrub. Shiny leathery dark green leaves may become reddish-brown during the winter. White flowers tinged with pink appear in spring. Red berries are eaten by birds but not recommended for human consumption. Extremely winter hardy. Tolerates poor soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 0.3' tall x 3-6' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green, Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Winter Interest
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
