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Cotoneaster microphylla


Dwarf Cotoneaster




Origin:  Himalayan Mountains.
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Commonly used as a mass planted ground-cover. If maintained it can be effective in this role however, it is prone to catching litter.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Cotoneaster
Species
microphylla
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a - 7a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 -(-12)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - 10
Height
1 m
Spread
1 - 4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Similar to horizontalis, attractive green leaves and white bloom in March.
Landscape
Used as a ground-cover or a mass planting plant.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade. This plant will tolerate most soils. It may choke out surrounding plantings due to its vigourous growth.
Shape
Low growing, horizontally spreading.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
White flowers in spring with 5 petals, low growing evergreen to semi-evergreen.
Pests
Leaf miner.
Habitat
Will grow in full sun as well as partial shade, and tolerates a range of soil types.
Bark/Stem Description
Ground hugging branch structure. Brown bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Circular and very small.
Leaf Description
Medium glossy green, obovate, small but still attractive.
Flower Description
Small white flowers, 1cm, that come out in May; 5 petaled.
Fruit Description
Medium red berries in summer, orbicular in shape.
Colour Description
Brown bark, medium green foliage with white flowers in spring and medium red berries in summer.
Texture Description
Thick and very dense, could choke out surrounding plantings.
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario.
Propagation
Stem cuttings.
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