Cotoneaster microphyllus, the small-leaved cotoneaster or rockspray cotoneaster, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet, Sichuan, and Yunnan in China, and Myanmar, and it has been introduced to various locales in Europe, Australia, and the United States. A rabbit-tolerant shrub reaching 1 m (3 ft) tall but spreading to 2.5 m (8 ft), and hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7, it is recommended for rockeries and hedges. Care should be taken not to plant it where it can become invasive.
Prostrate cotoneaster is fairly disease-resistant and is usually not susceptible to diseases. Care-wise, this plant is relatively low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Prostrate cotoneaster is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-9
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
Other names.
