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Posted 05/21/2023 in Ground Cover

Cotoneaster microphyllus

A small, evergreen, spreading shrub with tiny glossy green leaves and white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red berries – essential food for your garden wildlife. Excellent for ground cover and providing year round interest.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cotoneaster microphyllus
Common Name
Small-Leaved Cotoneaster
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
6-8 ft
Suggested Uses
Hedge Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
Leaf spots, cankers, cotoneaster webworm, lace bugs, and mites

Plant Story

A small, evergreen, spreading shrub with tiny glossy green leaves and white flowers in spring and summer, followed by red berries – essential food for your garden wildlife. Excellent for ground cover and providing year round interest.

Special Care Instructions

Avoid wet, poorly drained soils

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