Cotoneaster ap Tom Thumb #2
Cotoneaster ap Tom Thumb #2
Tom Thumb (Little Gem) Creeping Cotoneaster
Red fruits & compact habit
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An easy to grow, dense, compact shrub; small pink buds open to white flowers, which become red fruits; lustrous dark green leaves; dark red fall color; little pruning needed. Attracts birds. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Cotoneaster adpressus 'Little Gem'
Pronunciation- koh-toh-nee-ASS-ter ad-PRESS-us
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 1 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of most soils except very wet
Current Size- #2
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Companion Plants- Thymus serpyllum (rock garden synergy, creeping forms)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (robins, cedar waxwings)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering; avoid waterlogging and fertilize minimally.
Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in early spring to maintain size.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid soggy clay conditions by improving soil structure with compost.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Fire blight, scale insects
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