I think I know this plant as bearberry or Kinikinnikisomething-or-other? If so, it's a cool plant and reminds me of Pieris japonica in miniature and changed from upright to a ground cover. I grew one of these for 3 years in a container as a pre-bonsai plant. Even after only minor pruning, a friend was so taken with it that I gave it to her.

What I remember is: It didn't like the soil it came in, because it held too much water. I repotted it in the spring after I got it and it really came around (after it finally recovered). It does not like much N - it grew best after fertilizer applications were leached from the soil, so I gave it one or 2 doses of 20-20-20 & used 0-10-10 the rest of the time. It did well in full sun, but wanted some protection from the hottest summer sun. Expect it to grow slowly & sulk after you transplant (pot up). All I can think of now.

Al

Hi Al, yes, that's it, kinnikinnick. It does have flowers a lot like pieris. They (and the leaves, bark and fruits) personally remind me more of Pacific madrone, of which this plant is apparently a teeny-tiny distant relative. Which really tickles me as I love madrone.

Thanks for the info!

Kristin