Bearberry vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Bearberry vs Amur Maackia

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Maackia amurensis

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Bearberry
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

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

Bearberry Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Berries: small red berries
Flowers: small, purple-white
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: kinnikinnick, mealberry, sandberry
Other Names: maackia