Bearberry Cotoneaster

(Cotoneaster dammeri)

Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster dammeri)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Cotoneaster dammeri, commonly known as Bearberry Cotoneaster, is an evergreen subshrub native to mountainous regions, rocky slopes, and scrubby areas in China, including Xizang. It is a ground-hugging plant with arching branches that can reach 30–40 centimeters (12–16 inches) in height and spread widely. The leaves are small, leathery, and dark green, providing year-round interest. The fragrant flowers, which bloom from May through June, are white with pink outer sides and are about 4–5 millimeters (0.16–0.20 inches) in diameter. They are typically found singly or in small clusters in leaf axils. The flowers are followed by bright red berries, about 6–7 millimeters (0.24–0.28 inches) in diameter, which persist into winter and are attractive to birds.

Bearberry Cotoneaster is valued for its low-maintenance nature, evergreen foliage, and ability to stabilize slopes and banks, making it a popular choice for ground cover and erosion control. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils but can tolerate a range of soil conditions. While it requires medium amounts of water, it is relatively drought-tolerant once established. However, gardeners should be cautious as Cotoneaster dammeri can be invasive outside its native range, and its shallow, spreading roots can interfere with other plantings.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Subshrub
Height: 0.8-1 feet
Width: 4-6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: N/A
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Mountainous regions, rocky slopes, and scrubby areas in China, including Xizang

Other Names

Common Names: Bearberry Cotoneaster, Teppich-Zwergmispel, Cotonéaster De Dammer, Cotonéastre De Dammer, Krypoxbär, 矮生栒子, Kriech-Zwergmispel, Ai Sheng Xun Zi

Scientific Names: , Cotoneaster dammeri, Cotoneaster humifusus, Cotoneaster dammeri var. dammeri, Cotoneaster humifusa, Cotoneaster dammeri subsp. songmingensis, Cotoneaster dammeri subsp. typicus, Cotoneaster dammeri var. songmingensis, Cotoneaster dammeri var. typicus, Pyrus dammeri,

GBIF Accepted Name: Cotoneaster dammeri C.K.Schneid.