Cotoneaster dammeri
Bearberry Cotoneaster
Description
This prostrate, trailing evergreen shrub is primarily used as a ground cover. It is highlighted with bright green, ovate to rounded leaves with prominent veins. In the fall, Bearberry Cotoneasters are accented by small, bright red berries.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.