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Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plants for a Plant Zoo: Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Karen November 1, 2022 0 Comments

Native Americans smoked it in ceremonial pipes, modern Americans use it for many things from treating urinary tract problems to skin lightening, but bearberry is most valued as an outstanding…

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Invasive Plants and Their Native Alternatives: Cranberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster apiculatus)

Karen February 5, 2019 0 Comments

Native to the mountains of southwestern China, this deciduous shrub grows 2-3’ tall with a spread of 3-6’. Its arching reddish branches grow in a herringbone pattern and carry ¾”…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Karen March 13, 2013 0 Comments

Bearberry is a low growing, fine textured evergreen shrub that is native to northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It is a member of the heath family, Ericaceae,…

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