Cotoneaster dammeri 'Royal Beauty'

Royal Beauty Bearberry

Botanical name: Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Royal Beauty’

Overview
A vigorous, evergreen groundcover cotoneaster prized for its glossy dark green foliage and abundant bright red berries. Small white spring flowers are followed by heavy fruit set that persists into winter, creating strong seasonal interest. Its trailing, arching branches make it ideal for cascading over walls, slopes, and large groundcover areas.

Size



Width: 6–8 ft



Height: 1–2 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–8b



Light



Full sun to partial shade



Best flowering and berry production 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 mass plantings



Notes



Shape: Low, spreading evergreen with trailing branches



Heavy berry production provides strong winter color



Excellent cascading over retaining walls



Minimal pruning required; trim lightly to shape



Deer generally resistant

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Birds

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes