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Bearberry cotoneaster and Bearberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Bearberry cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
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Native range
Tibet and central China	Northern North America, Europe, and AsiaSee state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Dry soil
Mature height
About 1 ft	6–12 in
Mature spread
4–6 ft	3–6 ft
USDA hardiness zones
5–8	3–7
Season of interest
Spring–summer flowers; berries follow	Spring
Garden & wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, birds, and other wildlife.	Its flowers support pollinators and its red berries provide food for birds and other wildlife.
Growing notes
A low, spreading evergreen shrub; stems can root as they spread across the ground.	Best in cool climates and lean, acidic, sharply drained soil; struggles in hot, humid sites.
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Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.