Description

Bearberry Cotoneaster is an outstanding, fast-spreading evergreen groundcover that forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat of glossy green foliage. Its small, rounded leaves are tightly packed along trailing stems that root as they spread, making it excellent for erosion control on slopes. In spring, it is covered with tiny, dainty white flowers, followed by a profusion of bright red berries that persist through fall and winter, providing vital food for birds. Exceptionally tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it is a versatile solution for sunny banks, sprawling over walls, or filling large, difficult areas.

• Excellent Evergreen Groundcover: Forms a very dense, low, and fast-spreading mat (1-2 ft tall, 8-12 ft wide) that effectively suppresses weeds and stabilizes soil.

• Four-Season Interest: Features glossy, dark green foliage year-round, a blanket of white flowers in spring, and persistent bright red berries in fall and winter.

• Superb for Erosion Control: Its trailing, rooting stems quickly knit together to hold soil on slopes, banks, or terraces.

• Extremely Tough & Adaptable: Thrives in poor, rocky, or sandy soils, is highly drought-tolerant once established, and tolerates coastal conditions.

• Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract bees, and the winter berries are a crucial food source for birds when other food is scarce.

• Low Maintenance: Requires virtually no pruning except to contain its spread. It thrives on neglect.