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Bearberry cotoneaster and Lingonberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Bearberry cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea
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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	Average moisture
Mature height
About 1 ft	6–12 in
Mature spread
4–6 ft	Spreading groundcover
USDA hardiness zones
5–8	Cold hardy to USDA zone 2; upper zone not specified.
Season of interest
Spring–summer flowers; berries follow	Spring flowers & red berries
Garden & wildlife value
Attracts butterflies, birds, and other wildlife.	Native evergreen leaves and red berries add interest to a cool-climate groundcover.
Growing notes
A low, spreading evergreen shrub; stems can root as they spread across the ground.	Choose the North American low-growing form, often called var. minus, and keep acidic, organic soil moist.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.