Cotoneaster dammeri Coral Beauty

Coral Beauty Cotoneaster

Botanical name: Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’

Overview
A dense, evergreen groundcover cotoneaster prized for its glossy dark green foliage and exceptionally heavy display of bright coral-red berries in fall and winter. Small white spring flowers are followed by abundant fruit that often blankets the plant. ‘Coral Beauty’ is valued for reliable berry production, spreading habit, and year-round landscape appeal.

Size



Width: 5–8 ft



Height: 1–2 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–8b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best flowering and fruiting occur in full sun



Soil



Well-drained soils; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or rocky soils



Tolerates slightly alkaline to neutral pH



Avoid poorly drained sites



Attracts



Pollinators (flowers)



Birds (berries)



Suitable Conditions



Performs best in moderate climates



Drought tolerant once established



Excellent for slopes, erosion control, and cascading over walls



Notes



Shape: Low, spreading evergreen with arching branches



One of the heaviest berry-producing cotoneasters



Provides strong winter color and ground coverage



Minimal pruning required; trim lightly to maintain shape



Deer generally resistant

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

5-8'

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Hot Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes