Cotoneaster dammeri
Bearberry Cotoneaster
Description
This prostrate, trailing evergreen shrub is primarily used as a ground cover, reaching 1'-1.5' tall and spreading 6'. It is highlighted with bright green, ovate to rounded leaves with prominent veins. During the spring, small white flowers cover the plant. In the fall and winter, Bearberry Cotoneaster is accented by small, bright red berries. It does best in full or part sun and is not particular with the soil. It has low water needs once it's established.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, 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
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, 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.