Red Fruit Bearberry (Arctous Rubra) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 1-5. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Arctous rubra is a low, mat-forming, deciduous shrub known for its trailing growth habit and bright red berries.

Red Fruit Bearberry

Red Fruit Bearberry

Arctous Rubra

Arctous rubra is a low, mat-forming, deciduous shrub known for its trailing growth habit and bright red berries.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
1-5

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Red Fruit Bearberry

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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Arctous