Trailing Arbutus is a low, creeping, evergreen native wildflower of acidic forests, bearing clusters of intensely fragrant, waxy pink to white flowers in early spring — often while snow still covers the ground. Native to eastern and central North America in dry, acidic, sandy or rocky soils, it is one of the most delicate and beautiful spring wildflowers. It is extremely difficult to transplant and does not tolerate disturbance. Trailing Arbutus is the state flower of Massachusetts.
Habitat
Found in dry, acidic, sandy or rocky woods, often with pines and oaks, in eastern North America.
Diet
Fragrant flowers provide early spring nectar for queen bumblebees and mining bees.
How common
Uncommon
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