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Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb' (cranberry cotoneaster) bears white blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and fine textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is aromatic, showy and smooth in texture. Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb' (cranberry cotoneaster) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, edging, ground cover and specimen.
Special Characteristics Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb' tolerates drought, pollution and salt.