Cranberry Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster apiculatus

Pronunciation: ko-to-ne-AS-ter a-pik-u-LA-tus
SKU #02850
4-7

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A superb low hedge or groundcover formed by spreading branches that display an interesting herringbone pattern. Small, pink flowers in spring are followed by large, beautiful red berries that brighten the winter landscape. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Design IdeasAn excellent background planting as an informal hedge, high groundcover or single specimen. Adds interest to the winter landscape with its large red berries and spreading branches. A great addition to a wildlife garden.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Juniper (Juniperus); Rose (Rosa); Dogwood (Cornus); Cranberry Bush (Viburnum)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in average, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but does not do well in hot, humid climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Ground Cover
Design IdeasAn excellent background planting as an informal hedge, high groundcover or single specimen. Adds interest to the winter landscape with its large red berries and spreading branches. A great addition to a wildlife garden.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Juniper (Juniperus); Rose (Rosa); Dogwood (Cornus); Cranberry Bush (Viburnum)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in average, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but does not do well in hot, humid climates. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.