Arctostaphylos (s; arkto bear + staphyle grape) is a genus of plants comprising the manzanitas ə and bearberries. They are shrubs or small trees. There are about 60 species of Arctostaphylos, ranging from ground-hugging arctic, coastal, and mountain species to small trees up to 6 m tall. Most are evergreen (one species deciduous), with small oval... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctostaphylos
(Bearberry, Kinnikinick, Manzanita) These evergreen shrubs or small trees are natives to western North America, northern Europe and Mexico. A. uva-ursi (Bearberry or Kinnikinick) is a creeping, alpine shrub that is suitable for planting in rock gardens or along banks or sandy slopes. The green foliage of this attractive plant turns bronze in autumn... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004