Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince' plant details

Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chocolate and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: argophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corokia cotoneaster 'Little Prince'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf selection growing to 4' with spreading, closely branched trunks. The stems are covered with grayish, silky hairs and the small, dark green leaves are gray and hairy beneath. Occasional berries are bright red.

By: Native Sons

Dwarf version of this odd little dogwood relative from New Zealand. Our parent plants have topped out at about 5'. Tiny, evergreen leaves adorn angular and interlaced, fine-textured branches adding, in spring, tiny yellow flowers. Dodo grazing adapted. Sun to part shade with medium summer water. Frost hardy to 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8.