Bearberry for birds in Northwest Territories
Low evergreen with winter-persistent red fruit. Native to Northwest Territories, where it feeds or shelters 17 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
- Native status
- Native in Northwest Territories
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–1a
- What birds get from it
- fruit and berries
- Northwest Territories birds supported
- 17
- Nesting birds among them
- 17
Growing conditions in Northwest Territories
Subarctic boreal forest in the south, Arctic tundra in the north.
Brief summers with midnight sun.
Northwest Territories birds that use Bearberry
Year-round residents (3)
Nesting season it supports in Northwest Territories
Plants that feed adults and host caterpillars matter most while nestlings are in the nest. Local nesting windows for birds that use Bearberry:
- American Robin — May–July
- White-throated Sparrow — June–July
- Northern Flicker — May–June
- Pileated Woodpecker — May–June
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak — June–July
- Cedar Waxwing — July–August
- Yellow-rumped Warbler — June–July
- Eastern Kingbird — June–July
- Canada Jay — April
- Fox Sparrow — June–July
Native plants to pair with Bearberry in Northwest Territories
Red fruit persists until late winter when other food is gone.
Frequently asked
Is Bearberry native to Northwest Territories?
Yes. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is recorded as native in Northwest Territories. Northwest Territories spans Canada 0a–1a.
What birds does Bearberry attract in Northwest Territories?
In Northwest Territories, Bearberry supports 17 backyard birds, including American Robin, White-throated Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Cedar Waxwing.
Does Bearberry help nesting birds in Northwest Territories?
17 of those birds nest in Northwest Territories: American Robin (May–July), White-throated Sparrow (June–July), Northern Flicker (May–June), Pileated Woodpecker (May–June).
Sources
- USDA PLANTS Database (native distribution)
- VASCAN (Canadian native distribution)
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Northwest Territories
- Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — Natural Resources Canada
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.