Image: 2013 Dean Wm. Taylor (cc-by-nc-sa) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Cotoneaster apiculatus
cranberry cotoneaster
Flower Color
Description
Dwarf, spreading, deciduous shrub about 45-60cm tall, with small, flat dark green leaves, turning red in autumn, and small red-tinged white flowers in summer followed by bright red fruits
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
SpreadingCascading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesGround cover