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

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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