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Cotoneaster microphyllus

Little Leaf Cotoneaster

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Description

Littleleaf Cotoneaster, is a low-growing evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or ground cover that typically grows to 2-3’ tall but spreads to as much as 6-8’ wide. It is native to the Himalayas. It has firm, horizontal, spreading branches are covered with shiny small dark green leaves that are only about half an inch small with gray undersides. Small petaled white flowers appear in clusters from April through June. Flowers are followed by round red berries which persist into the winter.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.