Overview

Cotoneaster dammeri is a shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family. Cotoneaster dammeri grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, rock gardens and borders. It is native to China North-Central and China South-Central.

About

Cotoneaster dammeri, the bearberry cotoneaster, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cotoneaster, belonging to the family Rosaceae, native to central and southern China and naturalized in Europe.

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About the genus

Cotoneaster is a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, native to the Palaearctic region, with a strong concentration of diversity in the genus in the mountains of southwestern China and the Himalayas. They are related to hawthorns (Crataegus), firethorns (Pyracantha), photinias (Photinia), and rowans (Sorbus).

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cotoneaster

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

well-drained

Soil moisture

moist

Exposure

full sun

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Cotoneaster dammeri size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

shrub

Suggested uses

groundcover, rock gardens, borders

Native to

China North-Central, China South-Central

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cotoneaster dammeri

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; prune to maintain shape

Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Propagation

semi-ripe cuttings in summer, seed

Frequently asked questions