Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
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
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
No known varieties available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Bearberry
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Bärentraube
Zwetschgen
In French
bearberry
prune de Damas
In Spanish
gayuba
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
κουμαριά
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
bearberry
damson ameixa
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
mirabelki
In Latin
bearberry
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bearberry and Damson
Season and care of Bearberry and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearberry and Damson Physical Information
Bearberry and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Damson are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bearberry and Damson
Care of Bearberry and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Damson pruning is done 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.