Common Name
Trailing arbutus
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Woodland sub-shrub. Dry or, occasionally, mesic, acidic forests and woodlands; usually associated with oaks, pines, and ericaceous shrubs. Common in the mountains; frequent in the piedmont; infrequent in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife value: Host plant to Hoary Elfin (Callophrys polia) butterfly. Birds will eat the seeds.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Nurseries that may carry live plant