Cotoneaster dammeri Bearberry cotoneaster
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers a moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a range of site conditions
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Texture: Fine
Form: Low, prostrate spreading shrub; slender creeping stems close to the ground; can become ragged with age
Flower/Fruit: Small white flowers in spring; 0.2" bright red pome in late summer; sparingly produced
Foliage: Alternate, simple dark green leaves; 0.7 to 1.3" long; dull dark green to reddish purple in winter
Comments: Drought tolerant; good for ground cover; one of the easiest cotoneasters to grow; prone to attack by lacebugs; branches root when they contact soil
Cultivars: --
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