Cotoneaster apiculatus #2
Cotoneaster apiculatus #2
Cranberry Cotoneaster
Ground cover plant
Regular price
$4999
$49.99
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Low-growing, dense, shrub useful as a ground cover. Blooms in spring with small pinkish flowers. Bright red berries show from late summer into early winter. Foliage is lustrous, dark green and changes to bronzy green in the fall. Interesting twiggy texture. Easy to grow and slow to moderate growth rate. Attracts birds. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Cotoneaster apiculatus
Pronunciation- koh-toh-nee-ASS-ter ah-pik-yoo-LAY-tus
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 3 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
Bloom Color- Pink
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (mounded shapes, partial shade combo)
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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