Arctostaphylos uva ursi 'Vancouver Jade'

Vancouver Jade Bearberry

A refined, low-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its dense, jade-green foliage, excellent cold hardiness, and reliable performance in landscapes where an attractive, low-maintenance ground hugger is needed. Flowers in spring are followed by bright red berries, adding seasonal interest.

Key features



Width: 3–6 ft (spreading, mat-forming)



Height: 6–12 in (0.5–1 ft)



Flower color: Pale pink to white



Bloom time: Spring



Fruit: Red berries in late summer to winter



Foliage: Glossy jade-green evergreen leaves; may bronze lightly in winter



Form: Prostrate, groundcover habit



Life cycle: Evergreen shrub / groundcover



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky; prefers acidic soils



Water: Low; very drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7 (consistent with Pacific Northwest-bred selections)



Landscape use



Groundcover on slopes and banks



Rock gardens



Native and woodland gardens



Erosion control



Low-maintenance landscapes



Coastal and dry gardens



Notes



Cold hardy for more northern climates compared to many cultivated bearberries



Deer resistant



Attracts birds to the berries



Excellent choice for mass plantings or under-planting large shrubs and trees

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

6"

Width

12-24"

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Erosion Control, Ground Cover

Shape

Wide Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No