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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Alnus incana

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Bearberry is a dwarf shrub known for its creamy pink flowers and red edible fruits.

It is great as a filler in gardens and flowerbeds in place of invasive ground cover plants, like English Ivy.

Bearberry will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to your property. It is one of the top 12 plants recommended by the Alberta Native Bee Council to support pollinators.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Bearberry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

River Alder is a large shrub or small tree with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. It is an excellent tree to plant if you want to stabilize the soil near rivers and creeks.

Unlike the other alder varieties, River Alder is attractive enough to be included in riverside plantings by municipal and provincial park organizations.

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Zone: 1b

Zone: 1a

Height: 0.1 m (0.3 ft)

Height: 8 m (25 ft)

Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Spread: 4 m (12 ft)

Moisture: dry, normal

Moisture: normal, wet

Light: partial shade, full sun

Light: full sun

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Fuzz/fluff: yes

Catkins: no

Catkins: yes

Fall colour: yellow to orange

Berries: small red berries

Flowers: small, purple-white

Growth rate: slow

Growth rate: fast

Life span: medium

Life span: short

Maintenance: low

Suckering: medium

Suckering: none

Pollution tolerance: medium

Other Names: kinnikinnick, mealberry, sandberry

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