Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Lowfast’

08-05_2
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Common Name —— bearberry cotoneaster
Family —————— Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 6 – 8
Form ——————— carpeting ground cover
Height/Spread ——– 0.2 – 0.3 m / 1.2 – 2.4 m
Water ——————– dry to medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; small; elliptic; ovate; alternate; green
Flower —————— late spring; white
Fruit ——————— bright red;
Limitation ————- prone to rusts and powdery mildews
Strength —————- very tough
Use ———————– as decorative ground cover; on slope
ID ————————- distinct red fruit; alternate leaf arrangement

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