Arctostaphylos alpina

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mountain bearberry

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Other common names

alpine bearberry, black bearberry

Synonyms

Arbutus alpina, Arctous alpina, Arctous alpinus

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
Arctostaphylos are mainly evergreen, prostrate or upright shrubs or small trees. They have small, simple leaves and sprays of tiny, urn-shaped flowers, followed by spherical berries
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
N. Europe, Asia, North America