Cotoneaster Donard Gem is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its attractive foliage and abundant berries. This cultivar features small, glossy green leaves that provide year-round interest, turning a subtle bronze hue in the autumn. In late spring, it produces clusters of delicate, white to pale pink flowers, which are followed by bright red berries in the autumn that persist into winter, offering additional colour and wildlife appeal. The plant’s growth habit is dense and spreading, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, low hedges, or as a filler plant in garden beds. Cotoneaster ‘Donard Gem’ typically grows to a height of 1 metre, with a similar spread.
Cotoneaster ‘Donard Gem’ is valued for its evergreen foliage, seasonal berries, and compact growth habit, providing a versatile and attractive addition to various garden settings.
Cotoneaster Donard Gem care
Plant the Cotoneaster Donard Gem in a sunny, partially shaded area of the garden with well drained soil where it will thrive, simply cut back after flowering any dead, damaged or out of shape branches and apply a generous amount of good quality mulch to the base of the plant. Can only be planted in private gardens and not planted in the wild.
