Cotoneaster dammeri 'Eichholz'

Bearberry cotoneaster 'Eichholz' is a dense and flat-growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 60 - 80 cm. It usually grows 10 - 40 cm per year.

The evergreen leaves of the Bearberry cotoneaster 'Eichholz' are dark green, roundish, glossy and alternate. They are about 1.5 - 2 cm in size.

The white, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

The orange-red, round berries of Cotoneaster dammeri 'Eichholz' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Cotoneaster dammeri 'Eichholz' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Bearberry cotoneaster 'Eichholz' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Pruning, group planting, ornamental shrub, hedge (pruning), ground cover, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Dried plant parts are cut back in autumn or spring.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.