‘Tom Thumb’ Cotoneaster

  Groundcover / Vines  |  Perennials  |  Trees  |  Shrubs

Habit/Description:

Compact little evergreen shrub or groundcover. Semi-evergreen. Dark green leaves. Full sun.

Size at Maturity:

Moderate grower to 1-2' tall and spreads up to 5' wide.

Flower:

Little white flower in summer.

Special Interest:

The best feature of this plant is the bright red berries in the fall and persisting until winter. Best used as a barrier, border, ground cover, erosion control, espalier, firescaping, hedge, mass planting, rock and wildlife gardens. 

Care Information:

Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but does not do well in hot, humid climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.Pruning time: summer after flowering.

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‘Coral Beauty’ Cotoneaster

  Groundcover / Vines  |  Perennials  |  Trees  |  Shrubs

Habit/Description:

Beautiful evergreen groundcover. Glossy green, fine textured leaves. Mounding/Spreading habit. Full sun.

Size at Maturity:

Fast grower to 1-2' tall reaching 6' wide.

Flower:

Tiny white blooms in late spring giving way to bright red berries in fall.

Special Interest:

Stunning ground cover that quickly becomes a tight mat that produces beautiful red berries in fall and winter. Perfect for borders, coastal and urban gardens, erosion control, firescaping, ground cover, rock and wildlife gardens. 

Care Information:

Grows easily in average to poor, well-drained soils. Space 4 to 5 ft. apart as groundcover; control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. May be pruned annually to shape. Pruning time: spring after flowering.

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