Alpine Bearberry
NameAlpine Bearberry
Species NameArctostaphylos alpina
Common NameAlpine Bearberry
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)10
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDark green, textured leaves and ripe black berries.
Description
This image displays a close-up of an Alpine Bearberry plant, featuring its distinctive dark green, textured leaves and three prominent, ripe black berries. While not a bonsai specimen, the plant's low-growing habit is characteristic of its natural arctic and subarctic habitat.
