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| Identification |
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Genus
Arctostaphylos
Species
uva-ursi
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
bearberry
melbaer
uva-ursi
kinnikinnick
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S12732
Data source
DyePl p70;DyePl p67;GrUnFr p217;HtZn p78;MedPl p168;Xeri p306;Xeri p297
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. The aerial parts of Uva-ursi (also known as kinnikinnick and bearberry) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is known as melbaer in Norwegian. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including green, blue-green, yellow-green and gray. Bearberry is used in Lapland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in sandy soils. It prefers dry soils. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
red berries in the autumn
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
urinary antiseptic
astringent
antibacterial
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Berries
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/3 inch diameter shiny scarlet berry. Some of its possible culinary uses include: in jelly and in sauces. Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a urinary antiseptic, an astringent and an antibacterial. The leaves and the berries are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Aerial parts
Dye color
green,blue-green,yellow-green,gray
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Jelly
Sauces
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/3 inch diameter shiny scarlet berry.
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi to produce fruit. Uva-ursi (in some places called kinnikinnick and bearberry) is typically propagated using a cutting. This plant probably originates from Lapland and Norway.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a perennial. Leaves: Uva-ursi (locally known in some parts as kinnikinnick and bearberry) has tiny oval leaves. Flowers: This plant has dangling clusters of urn-shaped flowers. The flowers are most often a white color, with an accent in red.
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