Epigaea repens

trailing-arbutus, mayflower

The fragrant state flower of Massachusetts is a joy to plant successfully, largely because of its exacting site requirements: plant on well-drained, east-facing slopes under open pine canopy to maximize its chance of creeping into a good clump!

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Height: 2-4 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Fragrant
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen


North American Distribution


trailing-arbutus - Epigaea repens from Native Plant Trust
trailing-arbutus - Epigaea repens from Native Plant Trust
trailing-arbutus - Epigaea repens from Native Plant Trust