Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
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
Hybrid origin
Types
No known varieties available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Bearberry
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Bearberry
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Bärentraube
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
bearberry
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
gayuba
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
κουμαριά
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
bearberry
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
bearberry
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Rheum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb. Bearberry doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Bearberry does not have fragrant flowers. Bearberry has allergic reactions like Dizziness and Nausea and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Bearberry and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.