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    Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom'

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom' plant details

    Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Procumbent selection with shiny green leaves in a tight, orderly pattern. Spring flowers are followed by clusters of orange-red fruits. Provide full sun and well-drained soils.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom' plant

    How to Grow Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Cooperi'

    aka Cotoneaster cooperi, Cotoneaster dammeri 'Cooperi', Cotoneaster microphylla 'Cooperi', Cooperi Little-leaf Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9a

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Cooperi' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney'

    aka Cheney Cotoneaster, Cheney Rockspray Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney' fruit by Secret Garden Growers
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    Cotoneaster glaucophyllus hort.

    Scientific Name: Cotoneaster hodjingensis

    aka Gray Leaf Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cotoneaster glaucophyllus hort. foliage, fruit by Evan Bean
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    Cotoneaster lacteus

    aka Cotoneaster parneyi, Milkflower Cotoneaster, Parney Cotoneaster, Red Clusterberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotoneaster lacteus fruit by Père Igor
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    Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus'

    aka Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus', Variegated Rock Cotoneaster, Variegated Rockspray Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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