{"product_id":"massachusetts-bearberry","title":"Massachusetts Bearberry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Native Evergreen Groundcover for Tough, Sandy Sites\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eMassachusetts Bearberry (\u003cem\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massachusetts') is a rugged, low, evergreen native groundcover that thrives where lawns and most plants fail: hot, dry, sandy, lean slopes. Its trailing stems of small, glossy green leaves turn bronze in winter, dainty pink urn-shaped flowers appear in spring, and bright red berries follow to feed wildlife. Extremely cold-hardy, drought-tough, and deer-resistant, it's the perfect low-maintenance carpet for sunny banks and erosion-prone spots in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Massachusetts'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–12 in tall, 2–4 ft spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2–6 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (pink urn-shaped flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy evergreen, bronze in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLean, sandy, well-drained, acidic; very drought tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Massachusetts Bearberry as an evergreen groundcover on sunny slopes, sandy banks, and rock gardens, and for erosion control where little else grows. It pairs well with junipers and other tough natives, and its berries support birds and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. Bearberry can be slow to establish but is very long-lived once settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid heavy, rich amendments), water in, and mulch lightly. It prefers lean, acidic, well-drained soil and resents wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week to help it establish, but avoid soggy soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little supplemental water needed; it's highly drought tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sparingly during establishment; avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, bearberry (kinnikinnick) is native to Minnesota and much of the northern hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stay green in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's evergreen, with leaves taking on a bronze tint through the cold months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in poor, sandy soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it actually prefers lean, sandy, well-drained sites and tolerates drought beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer generally leave bearberry alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Massachusetts Bearberry with junipers, sedums, and other tough, sun-loving plants for a low-care, erosion-controlling planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315415306545,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/massachusetts-bearberry.jpg?v=1779864866","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/massachusetts-bearberry","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}