Cranberry Cotoneaster 'Little Gem'

Cotoneasteradpressus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cotoneaster (kot-on-ee-ASS-ter)
Species
adpressus (ad-PRESS-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Esparto, California

Pollock Pines, California

Denver, Colorado

Winnetka, Illinois

Woodstock, Illinois

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hayesville, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Gloucester, Virginia

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Springfield, MO | September 2011 | negative

I had 3 of these in my MO (zone6a with hot humid summers) garden and they all died from what may have been spider mites(tiny black specks...Read More

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