Cotoneaster Dammeri 'Mooncreeper' is a fast growing shrub and groundcover plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5A through 8A. It matures to an average height of 1 inch to 2 feet and an average width of 3 feet to 8 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun, morning sun with afternoon shade or morning shade with afternoon sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the spring Mooncreeper Cotoneaster produces white flowers. The foliage is dark green in color.

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The distinctive characteristic of Mooncreeper Cotoneaster is its habit: it grows flatly against the ground to create a dense carpet. White summer flowers are followed in fall and into winter with a profusion of red berries that glows against the densely branched, glossy dark green leaves. The foliage turns a reddish-purple during the winter months Due to its habit, this beautiful groundcover requires no maintenance.

Mooncreeper Cotoneaster grows well in any type of garden soil but prefers a sandy soil containing humus.  It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. The soil must be well-drained. It is not particular to soil pH and is able to handle salty environements. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

Mooncreeper Cotoneaster is great for use as a dense groundcover on embankments where its extensive root system controls erosion. It's also useful as a border along a garden bed or path, or planted where it will cascade over a wall.

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