Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-7b

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Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus plant details

Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot, pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: espalier, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion and pollution
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its fishbone branch pattern makes this small shrub striking, as do its red fall color and orange-red fruits; to 2' tall, wide-spreading. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A slow-growing, prostrate, horizontally-spreading, deciduous shrub which can grow taller but generally it's 12-18" tall and spreads very wide. It has 5-petaled, small pink flowers in May/June, followed by bright scarlet berries in late summer to fall. It has tiny, round, shiny dark green leaves which turn reddish-purple in Autumn. Valuable in the landscape for banks or slopes where grass won't grow and for erosion control. Can also be espaliered and will scramble over rocks in the rock garden. Best with a fair amount of sun.