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
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
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
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Daphne
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bearberry and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Bearberry and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Bearberry and Daphne. Bearberry doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Bearberry does not have fragrant flowers. Bearberry has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.