Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Southeastern United States
Types
No known varieties available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Bearberry
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Bearberry
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Bärentraube
Buckeye Putzer
In French
bearberry
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
gayuba
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
κουμαριά
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
bearberry
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
bearberry
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Bearberry and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.