Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Brazil
Types
No known varieties available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bearberry
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Bearberry
Abutilon
In German
Bärentraube
Abutilon
In French
bearberry
Abutilon
In Spanish
gayuba
Abutilon
In Greek
κουμαριά
Abutilon
In Portuguese
bearberry
Abutilon
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Abutilon
In Latin
bearberry
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bearberry and Abutilon
Season and care of Bearberry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearberry and Abutilon Physical Information
Bearberry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Abutilon are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Abutilon
Care of Bearberry and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.