Overview
Cotoneaster dammeri is a upright, spreading, groundcover shrub in the genus Cotoneaster, part of the Rosaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Cotoneaster dammeri grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. 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 pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cotoneaster dammeri size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Upright, Spreading, Groundcover
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- 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
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Cotoneaster dammeri?
Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; prune to maintain shape.
Where is the best place to plant Cotoneaster dammeri?
Cotoneaster dammeri prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Cotoneaster dammeri need?
Cotoneaster dammeri grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Cotoneaster dammeri?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Is Cotoneaster dammeri hardy in the UK?
Cotoneaster dammeri has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cotoneaster dammeri?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, seed.
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