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
  
China
  
Types
No known varieties available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
  
Upland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
8-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
  
Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Requires little pruning
  
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
  
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
  
DAPHNE acutiloba
  
Common Name
Bearberry
  
Daphne plant
  
In Hindi
Bearberry
  
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
  
In German
Bärentraube
  
Daphne Pflanzen
  
In French
bearberry
  
plante Daphne
  
In Spanish
gayuba
  
planta de Daphne
  
In Greek
κουμαριά
  
Δάφνη φυτών
  
In Portuguese
bearberry
  
Daphne planta
  
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
  
Daphne roślin
  
In Latin
bearberry
  
Daphne plant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Thymelaeaceae
  
Genus
Arctostaphylos
  
Daphne
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bearberry and Daphne
Season and care of Bearberry and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Daphne is Neutral.
Bearberry and Daphne Physical Information
Bearberry and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Daphne are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Daphne
Care of Bearberry and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.