Bearberries, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, are evergreen ground cover plants growing across much of Canada and the northern United States. From Alaska to New England, Michigan to South Dakota, this hardy low-growing shrub is native to cooler, boreal regions, tolerating extended periods where the temperature remains below zero.
Bearberries are members of the Ericaceae or heather plant family and produce charming little bell-like blooms in spring that become small red berries in the fall months. While the succulent-like evergreen foliage is incredibly useful for gardeners to cover beds and borders, these shiny fruits help to ease the transition to colder weather as the seasons change.
