Common name:Bearberry Cotoneaster
Botanical name:Cotoneaster dammeri
This prostrate, trailing evergreen shrub is primarily used as a ground cover, reaching 1'-1.5' tall and spreading 6'. It is highlighted with bright green, ovate to rounded leaves with prominent veins. During the spring, small white flowers cover the plant. In the fall and winter, Bearberry Cotoneaster is accented by small, bright red berries. It does best in full or part sun and is not particular with the soil. It has low water needs once it's established.
Designer: Zone 7
Photographer: GardenSoft
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.