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Species: Cotoneaster adpressus

Cotoneaster adpressus

Creeping Cotoneaster

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

1 to 1 1/2 ' tall, with a spread of 4 to 6'

Deciduous

Dwarf, low growing, compact and rigidly branched

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

4b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

same as other Cotoneasters Rabbit damage

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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