Cotoneaster dammeri 'Lowfast'
Lowfast Bearberry Cotoneaster
Description
Lowfast Cotoneaster is a vigorous evergreen ground cover Ift high and spreading by rooting branches up to 10-15 ft. It has showy red berries that appear in fall and winter. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies - Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.