Manzanita 'Vancouver Jade'
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
- Garden: Wildlife Garden
- Plant Type: Ground Cover
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Moisture Requirements: Dry
Plant Information
Kinnikinnick (Manzanita), or bear berry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), is a well-known denizen of Pacific Northwest landscapes. As a groundcover, it does dutiful work on slopes, tolerating both light irrigation and drought. In habitat in the Pacific Northwest, it can be found along sandy stretches in the coastal zone, on glacial moraine in the Puget Sound region, on pumice strata in the Cascades, and throughout the Siskiyou and Klamath ranges. Though it is found on fastdraining soils in its habitat, it is surprisingly adaptable to a variety of soils in cultivation, including clays (on sloping sites). Many selections have been made of this cold-hardy, ornamental plant. In our region, two of the best are ‘Vancouver Jade’, with sage green leaves, pink flowers, and a prostrate habit, and ‘Wood’s Red’, a low mound grown for its large red berries.
Data Source
https://pacifichorticulture.org/articles/arctostaphylos-for-pacific-northwest-gardens/Plant Photos
