Cotoneaster microphylla Description
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Similar to horizontalis in form - having a similar ground hugging herringbone branch structure, while also producing attractive tiny leaves as well as masses of white spring blossom, followed by red autumnal berries. 40cm wide x 1.2m
Cotoneaster microphylla - Cultivation Notes
Cotoneaster will tolerate a range of soil types - from the poor dry soils to moist fertile loams. For best results plant in full sun, however this shrub will happily grow under partial shade. Prune to shape in spring - removing older wood if necessary.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cotoneaster microphylla:
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Design & Plant Use for Cotoneaster microphylla:
- Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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