bearberry cotoneaster
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Vigorous, prostrate evergreen shrub about 20cm tall, spreading to 2m, with small, oval, veiny leaves to 4cm long, and small white flowers in small clusters or singly, in early summer, followed by bright red berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- bearberry cotoneaster (Cotoneaster dammeri)
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bearberry cotoneaster
Distribution map
China (Hubei)
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of bearberry cotoneaster
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bearberry cotoneaster care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed (tree/shrub) or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fire blight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
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