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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001968
11/12/99

Cotoneaster adpressus--Creeping Cotoneaster


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 1 ft Spread: 5 ft Form: spreading
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: White
Fruit: Red

Comments: This low growing shrub (Vis. 1) is grown both for
its low habit and bright red fruits. An additional
ornamental trait is the dark red fall foliage color. During
the growing season the foliage is dark green and glossy.

Cultivars:
var. praecox - More vigorous, larger plant than the
species. It will be 3 feet tall and has larger
leaves and fruit.
'Tom Thumb' - A miniature with a compact habit and tiny
leaves.

Reference for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1999, Princeton
Nurseries 1999, Monrovia Nursery Company 1997, Iseli Nursery
1999, Gee Farms 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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