Ideal as a ground cover, sprawling over rocks, as a low hedge or in large masses on slopes to control erosion. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'
Chinese Bearberry
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty' - Cotoneaster
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune to shape if desired or give it plenty of room to grow.
Rate this Plant:
This is a great shrub that grows in spreading mounds with small, shiny green leaves and lots of large red berries that last into winter.
- Evergreen, fast growing groundcover
- Shiny red fruit during fall and winter
- Glossy dark green foliage
Height: 24-30 in
Spread: 3-6 ft
Zone: 5-10
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Chinese Bearberry:
'Coral Beauty' stays compact and produces a huge crop of fruit if it is grown in full to partial sun and not exposed to long periods of drought. This variety is very fast to establish itself and will spread by rooting its branches.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Attractive fruit
- Fall Color
- Naturalizing
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Purple
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water