A prostrate, low growing, mat forming evergreen shrub. Dark green foliage turns a bronzy red in fall and winter. Abundant bell shaped flowers appear in mid spring on nodding racemes. Bright red fruit is highly decorative late summer to fall. A beautiful, low maintenance groundcover, once established. Good disease resistance. Botanical Name- Arctostaphylos uva-uvsi ‘Massachusetts’ Pronunciation- ark-toh-STAF-ih-los YOO-vuh-OOV-see Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 1 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Prefers poor, sandy, infertile, highly acidic soils Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White to pale pink Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Common Lowbush Blueberry – acidic soil, low-growing natives Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), fruit-eating birds (bluebirds, robins) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Minimal pruning is best; ensure excellent drainage and avoid overwatering. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove old growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use an acidic, low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) once in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Amending clay with pine bark or compost helps maintain acidity. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Root rot, leaf spot
