Cotoneaster microphyllus
Little Leaf Cotoneaster
Description
Littleleaf Cotoneaster, is a low-growing evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or ground cover that typically grows to 2-3’ tall but spreads to as much as 6-8’ wide. It is native to the Himalayas. It has firm, horizontal, spreading branches are covered with shiny small dark green leaves that are only about half an inch small with gray undersides. Small petaled white flowers appear in clusters from April through June. Flowers are followed by round red berries which persist into the winter.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.