Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi bearberry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

An evergreen prostrate shrub with peeling bark.

Very rare in dry openings and rocky ledges.

Present in Erie, Pike & Monroe Cos.

Wetland codes
EMP: UPL
NCNE: UPL



Flowers in early May.

Fruits August & September.

PA status: PE (Endangered)
S-rank:     S1 (Critically imperiled)
G-rank:     G5 (Secure)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi bearberry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi gallery
Plant Life-Form
evergreen shrub
Common Names
bearberry