Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Cotoneaster adpressus
Last Review
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
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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picID
18845
Image
picID
18846
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picID
18847
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picID
18848
Pathogen
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
379