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Cotoneaster apiculatus

'Tom Thumb'


Tom Thumb Cotoneaster




Origin:  Originally from West China.
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Cotoneaster
Species
apiculatus
Cultivar
'Tom Thumb'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
(-20)
Temperature (°F)
(-4)
Height
30 cm
Spread
90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
General Description
Low growing and wide spreading shrub.
Landscape
Hedge, mass-planting.
Cultivation
Full sun to partial shade. Suitable to most soil types.
Shape
Low and mounded.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
Small round green leaves, light pink flowers in Summer.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Brown/green bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Red buds turning into pink flowers in summer.
Leaf Description
Vivid green, glossy.
Flower Description
Small, light pink.
Fruit Description
Bright, red fruits along the stem.
Colour Description
Vivid green leaves. Light pink flowers.
Texture Description
Medium textured.
Propagation
It’s a genetic freak, so it wouldn’t be able to breed, and thus, wouldn’t be able to produce seeds.
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