Cranberry Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster apiculatus
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing, spreading deciduous shrub with good seasonal interest. White-pink flowers appear in early summer followed by very attractive bright red berries in the fall. Small, rounded leaves turn red to purple in fall. Evergreen during mild winters. Branches will root where they touch the ground, creating a dense, low-maintenance mat that suppresses weeds.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3' tall x 8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink, White
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Winter Interest
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Gathering Area
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
