Creeping Cotoneaster

Scientific Name
Cotoneaster adpressus
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

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Features

Small, white flowers tipped with pink in spring; summer leaves are small but lustrous; small, bright red fruit in late summer and autumn; autumn color is red.

Culture

Full sun; prefers a moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate dryness; tolerates alkaline soil.

Notes

Because of its low stature this shrub can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
1.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
2.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Low, spreading form that roots along the branches where they touch the ground; stiff branches.

Native Regions, Text

China

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Creeping Cotoneaster flowers
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Creeping Cotoneaster fruit
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Creeping Cotoneaster, cultivar 'Little Gem'
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18847
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Creeping Cotoneaster  form
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Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
379