Kinnikinnick

Kinnikinnick (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is an evergreen small shrub or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. Foliage is retained in winter. It has purple flowers which appear in late spring. Red fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 0.5 feet with roots at least 10 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 5.5-8, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It releases chemicals which will make it harder for other plants to grow surrounding it. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Arctostaphylos uva-ursi profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Arctostaphylos Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Purple-flowered natives Category:Late Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with dark green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Natives with winter foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Self-seeding natives Category:Natives under 1 foot tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:Allelopathic natives Category:USDA native stubs