Kinnikinnick
Researched and Written By: Luke and Rosie
Photographs from the Bioswale Garden taken by Luke and Rosie
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Description:
The Kinnikinnick is a green shrub that has 1in leaves. The leaves are dark green. The shrub has small red berries. It is also called Vancouver Jade.
Geography:
The shrub is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Growing Conditions:
The shrub can grow in desert conditions in dry soil.. It is slow growing.
Survival Traits:
The shrub can grow in cold weather. It is also disease resistant.
Wildlife:
Butterflies and hummingbirds come to visit this plant.
Lifecycle and Reproduction:
The shrub reproduces. The shrub repels deer in the summer and fall.
Interesting Facts:
It only needs pruning in early spring.
About the Authors:
Luke loves his dog.
Rosie loves dogs too. Especially her dog. Rosie loves her friends, especially Wren and Emerson.
Kinnikinnick
This is a scientific drawing by Luke
Kinnikinnick
This is a scientific drawing by Rosie