Botanical profile

Cotoneaster dammeri

Latin name
Cotoneaster dammeri
Common name
Dammer's Cotoneaster
Type
Ornamental groundcover shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Cotoneaster dammeri is a highly valued evergreen groundcover shrub, appreciated for its low, spreading, and prostrate habit, making it ideal for slopes, rock gardens, borders, and mass plantings. It forms a dense mat of creeping branches that effectively limits erosion while maintaining a neat appearance all year round. Its glossy dark green evergreen foliage sometimes takes on bronze hues in winter, adding additional seasonal interest. In spring, it produces small, discreet but melliferous white flowers, followed in autumn by an abundant fruiting of very decorative, persistent, bright red berries that are enjoyed by wildlife. Hardy, tolerant, and easy to maintain, Cotoneaster dammeri is well-suited to Quebec's conditions and is an excellent choice for sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–7
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Light in spring
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Evergreen decorative bright red berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Creeping and spreading groundcover
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
0.3–0.5 m (1–1.5 ft)
Width
5–8 ft (1.5–2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Small ornamental fruit
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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