Botanical Name: Cotoneaster dammeri
Common Name: Bearberry cotoneaster
Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape prostrate, sprawling shrubby groundcover with fairly stiff slightly arching branches, which root freely when touching soil
Height 10-12'
Spread 8-10'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun or part shade
Soil prefers a well-drained, fairly dry soil
Hardiness hardy (all zones)
 
Morphology:
Leaves obovate to orbicular to 3/4" long, dark and shiny above, pale beneath; leathery
Flowers pinkish white flowers 1/4" across in spring
Fruit 1/4" brilliant red, showy drupes
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
good for rock gardens, slopes, informal areas, effective for erosion control; blends with native plants, junipers, temperate landscapes – very showy berry display
 
Landscape Care:
Watering best kept on the dry side, drought tolerant once established
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back to keep size contoured
Pests/Diseases fireblight
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China
Family: Rosaceae

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