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Bearberry cotoneaster and Bog blueberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Bearberry cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Bog blueberry Vaccinium uliginosum
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Native range
Tibet and central China	Subarctic & Temp. Northern Hemisphere.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Moist to wet / Average moisture
Mature height
About 1 ft	8–25 in
Mature spread
4–6 ft	Spreading shrub
USDA hardiness zones
5–8	Cold hardy to USDA zone 2; upper zone not specified.
Season of interest
Spring–summer flowers; berries follow	White-pink flowers & blue berries
Garden & wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, birds, and other wildlife.	Native flowers and blue berries add seasonal interest to a cold-climate garden.
Growing notes
A low, spreading evergreen shrub; stems can root as they spread across the ground.	Keep acidic soil moist and rich in organic matter; plants can root along their branches.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.