Red Bearberry (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen mat-forming shrub of North America and northern Eurasia having small white flowers and red berries; leaves turn red in autumn.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The red bearberry is a low-growing evergreen shrub that thrives in acidic soils and full sun to partial shade.
- In the fall, the leaves of the red bearberry turn a vibrant red, adding a pop of color to the landscape.
- Red bearberry is often used as a groundcover in gardens due to its ability to form dense mats and suppress weeds.
- The small white flowers of the red bearberry are followed by bright red berries that attract birds and other wildlife.
- Red bearberry is a popular choice for rock gardens and alpine gardens due to its low-maintenance requirements and tolerance of poor soil.
Synonyms
- Sand Berry
- Mountain Box
- Wild Cranberry
- Creashak
- Hog Cranberry
- Sandberry
- Bear's Grape
- Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi
- Common Bearberry
- Mealberry