Cotoneaster dammeri (Bearberry Cotoneaster)
Bearberry cotoneaster is an evergreen shrub native to central China. It has small glossy leaves. In late spring, it has numerous tiny white flowers, replaced by red berries in fall. In winter, the leaves take on a purplish hue. It tolerates many soil types and full or partial sun. It should be pruned back every few years.
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French Name: Cotonéastre, Cotonéastre de Dammer
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: Central China
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Heat Zones: 3 to 8
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
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Uses: Espalier, Mass Planting, Pollution Tolerant / Urban, Ground cover
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Texture: Fine
Height at Maturity: Less than 0.5 m, 0.5 to 1 m, 1 to 1.5 m
Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters, 3 to 5 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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Notes
Coral Beauty is also listed as 'Royal Beauty'.
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Glossy, Fine
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green, Purple
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Summer
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Trunk
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Pome
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Fruit Color: Red
Seasons: Summer
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Diseases: Blights
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Scales, Aphids, Lace bug
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting