Cotoneaster plant named ‘Belka’
View Patent ↗A new and distinct Cotoneaster dammeri cultivar is provided which unlike previously known cultivars displays very good tolerance to fire blight ( Erwinia amylovora ). The foliage is attractive dense medium green and is semi-glossy on the upper surface and dull and pubescent on the under surface. A creeping growth habit with erect branching is displayed. Good cold tolerance has been observed. The new cultivar is well suited for use as an improved attractive low-growing ornamental ground cover.
1. A new and distinct Cotoneaster dammeri plant having the following combination of characteristics:
(a) forms attractive dense medium green foliage that is semi-glossy on the upper surface and dull and pubescent on the under surface,
(b) exhibits a creeping growth habit with erect branching,
(c) is well suited for use as an attractive low-growing ornamental ground cover,
(d) displays very good tolerance to fire blight ( Erwinia amylovora ), and
(e) displays good winter hardiness;
substantially as herein illustrated and described.