Arctostaphylos alpina Alpine bearberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Arctostaphylos alpina
Alpine bearberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Arctostaphylos alpina plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine bearberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arbutus alpina. Arctous alpina. (L.)Niedenzu.

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Latin Name:  Arctostaphylos alpina
Common Name:  Alpine bearberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (L.)Spreng.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.05   Mature Width:  0.12

Habitat:  Mountain moors[17] and stony places on calcareous Alps up to 2500 metres.

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a shady position in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe[78]. Pre-soak dried seed and sow as early in the year as possible[134]. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 3 months at 15°c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in greenhouse or cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings of side shoots, 5 - 8cm with a heel, August to December in a frame. Takes one year[78]. Division in early spring. Take care because the plant resents root disturbance[200]. Pot the divisions up and keep them in a lightly shaded position in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are growing away actively. Layering in spring[200].

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