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Cotoneaster dammeri

Bearberry Cotoneaster

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.