Cotoneaster dammeri 'Lowfast'
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. Small white pinkish flowers appear in spring. It may reach 1-2' tall but spread up to 12' wide by trailing stems. It does best in full sun. Mature plant forms a thicket. Lowfast is a hardy variety.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
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
Entry, Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, 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.