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Cotoneaster microphyllus

Cotoneaster microphyllus

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Ground cover bush, with small leaves, dark green on top and grey underneath, with a white flowering followed by bright red fruits.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to May, September to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Cotoneaster microphyllus is a sturdy bush with small leaves, dark-green on top, grey underneath and white flowering followed by bright red fruits.

 

Originally from the Himalayas, this evergreen cotoneaster, reaching a height of 70-80cm (27.6-31.5 in) and 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) wide, has a compact and creeping habit. Its persistent leaves, 5 to 8mm (0.2 to 0.3 in) long, are dark green on top and grey underneath. In May, single, white, solitary flowers of about 1cm (0.4 in) in appear. In September, the round bright red fruits, 6mm (0.2 in) in diameter, with two stones, are highly appreciated by birds. They persist during winter on the bare branches, providing a beautiful decorative effect.

Easy to grow, the Cotoneaster microphyllus adapts well to any well-drained soil, even limestone, in a sunny or lightly shaded site, protected from prevailing winds. Not demanding, it will be satisfied with a balanced pruning to keep its shape in March and a mulch to keep the soil moist in summer.

Combine Cotoneaster microphyllus with ceanothus, roses, or saxifrages. Plant it as ground cover to fill a slope, rockery, or wall.

Cotoneaster microphyllus in pictures

Cotoneaster microphyllus (Foliage) Foliage
Cotoneaster microphyllus (Harvest) Harvest

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit creeping
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Cotoneaster

Species

microphyllus

Family

Rosaceae

Origin

Himalayas

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Cotoneaster microphyllus should be planted in spring or autumn in any well-drained soil, even limestone, in a sunny position or light shade, protected from prevailing winds.

Planting period

Best planting time March to May, September to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Not demanding, it will be satisfied with a pruning in March to balance the branches. Possibility to train the young plant as a bonsai.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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