Tom Thumb Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb'
$44.00
A very popular low growing groundcover, with a mounded spreading habit of growth; dense, tightly held branches; light pink flowers in spring along the branches, followed by striking red fruit in fall, one of the overall best groundcovers
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years., Tom Thumb Cotoneaster will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate
but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 12"Hx3'W
Flowers are pink
Flowers in late spring
Fall color brick red
Zone 5a
Likes well drained soil