creeping cotoneaster

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A prostrate, deciduous shrub of dense habit, spreading to 2m. Small, rounded, wavy-edged leaves turn red in autumn. Flowers small, white, followed by bright red berries

Scientific classification

Species: creeping cotoneaster (Cotoneaster adpressus)
Genus: Cotoneaster
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of creeping cotoneaster

Distribution map

China (Sichuan, Yunnan)

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of creeping cotoneaster

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creeping cotoneaster care guide

Water regularly until established, then moderate watering during dry spells.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly until established, then moderate watering during dry spells.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring.

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.