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Bearberry cotoneaster and Lowbush blueberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.
COMMON CHOICE Bearberry cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Lowbush blueberry Vaccinium angustifolium
Leonora Enking · CC-BY-SA 2.0	GO NATIVE Leonora Enking · CC-BY-SA 2.0
Native range
Tibet and central China	Central & E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
About 1 ft	0½–2 ft
Mature spread
4–6 ft	0½–2 ft
USDA hardiness zones
5–8	2–8
Season of interest
Spring–summer flowers; berries follow	Spring
Garden & wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, birds, and other wildlife.	Native bees pollinate spring flowers, followed by berries for birds and other wildlife.
Growing notes
A low, spreading evergreen shrub; stems can root as they spread across the ground.	Needs acidic, drained soil; more sun and several plants improve flowering and fruiting.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.

Bearberry cotoneaster