'Akia, Kauhi

Wikstroemia uva-ursi is a densely branched prostrate or sprawling shrub growing up to 5 feet tall. In cultivation, it generally grows about 3 feet tall and can get up to 10 feet in diameter. The young branches are gray, yellow, or reddish brown. The leaves grow with two leaves opposite each other on the branch, overlapping, and are dark green or grayish on the upper surface and lighter green underneath. They are oval to round and usually under 1 inch long.