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Cotoneaster dammeri

Bearberry Cotoneaster

Plant photo of: Cotoneaster dammeri
Information by: J.J. Neilson ArboretumEdmunds Commu        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'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

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, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.