Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
No known varieties available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Bearberry
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Bearberry
Ardisia
In German
Bärentraube
Ardisia
In French
bearberry
Ardisia
In Spanish
gayuba
Ardisia
In Greek
κουμαριά
Ardisia
In Portuguese
bearberry
Ardisia
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Ardisia
In Latin
bearberry
Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Primulales
Family
Ericaceae
Myrsinaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Ardisia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Properties of Bearberry and Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Bearberry and Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Bearberry and Ardisia. Bearberry doesn't have thorns and Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Bearberry does not have fragrant flowers. Bearberry has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea and Ardisia has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bearberry and Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearberry and Ardisia
Season and care of Bearberry and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearberry and Ardisia Physical Information
Bearberry and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Ardisia are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Ardisia
Care of Bearberry and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.