Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' is a resilient, prostrate evergreen shrub that forms a dense, creeping mat reaching only 6 to 12 inches in height. It features small, leathery, dark green leaves that transition to a beautiful bronze hue during the winter months. In spring, clusters of dainty, urn-shaped pinkish-white flowers appear, followed by ornamental bright red berries that persist into winter. This cultivar is prized for its superior disease resistance and ability to thrive in poor, acidic, sandy, or rocky soils. It is an ideal choice for large-scale groundcover, rock gardens, or stabilizing slopes in cool climates.