Arctous alpina (syn. Arctostaphylos alpina), the alpine bearberry, mountain bearberry or black bearberry, is a dwarf shrub in the heather family Ericaceae. The basionym of this species is Arbutus alpina L..
Alpine ptarmigan berry has strong resistance to disease and is generally not prone to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Alpine ptarmigan berry is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much prior care experience.
How to keep Arctous Alpina.
Light
The Alpine ptarmigan berry is native to open spaces like sunlit fields and the perimeters of forests that receive abundant light. It flourishes in direct sunlight but can also survive in partially sunlit areas, demonstrating adaptability to different light scenarios.
Fertilizer
For the Alpine ptarmigan berry plant to produce the best fruit, it needs plenty of nutrients. Apply fertilizer in the initial stages of spring to encourage new growth and the formation of blooms. Consistent fertilization aids in maintaining the plant's health, enhances the quality of the fruit, and averts problems caused by nutrient insufficiency, such as leaves turning yellow and low fruit yield.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Vine, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Arctous
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-6
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 10 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Russia, China, Norway, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Finland, Albania, United Kingdom, France
Other names.
