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creeping cotoneaster
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster adpressus
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Creeping Cotoneaster: A Versatile Ground Cover
The Creeping Cotoneaster, known scientifically as Cotoneaster adpressus, is a popular choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance and attractive ground cover.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces small red berries.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces small red berries.
Common Names
- Creeping Cotoneaster
- 'Tom Thumb' Cotoneaster
- 'Little Gem'
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cotoneaster adpressus
- Family: Rosaceae
- Synonyms:
- C horizontalis var adpressus
- Cotoneaster nanshan
- Varieties:
- Cotoneaster adpressus var. praecox Bois
Distribution and Habitat
- Native Range: China
- Status: Non-Native in England and Scotland
- Thrives in various soil types, including poor, dry soils and moist, fertile loams.
Ecological Role
- The plant is described as a good ground cover plant with creeping but not invasive roots.
- Its showy fruits attract birds.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Prostrate, deciduous shrub with a dense habit.
- Slow-growing and typically reaches a height of 1 foot but can spread to 6 feet.
- Features small, shiny miniature leaves and a herringbone pattern of branches.
- Some varieties, like Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb', are very dwarf, dense, and compact.
Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun.
- Requires about an inch of water each week (approximately 2 gallons per plant).
- Suitable for rock gardens, graves, and as a general ground cover.
- Pruning advice is available from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
Further Information
- Additional information and help can be found at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).