Alpine Bearberry

Arctostaphylos alpina

Alpine Bearberry (Arctostaphylos alpina) is a landscape plant valued for its form and structure as much as its bloom. It reaches roughly 0.5 ft at maturity and blooms in early spring. Match it to full sun to part shade and water it in for the first season while roots establish. One caveat: like any plant, its published range is a guideline, not a guarantee, for the specific microclimate of your yard. Given a spot that matches its light and water needs, it is a dependable, low-drama addition to the yard.