Arctostaphylos alpina

RHS Plant Profile
mountain bearberry

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Other common names

alpine bearberry, black bearberry

Synonyms

Arctous alpinus
Arctous alpina
Arbutus alpina

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