Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Little Gem' (Little Gem Cranberry Cotoneaster)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Cotoneaster |
| Species | apiculatus |
| Cultivar | 'Little Gem' |
| Synonyms | Contoneaster apiculatus 'Tom Thumb' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Temperature (°F) | -4 |
| Height | 0.2 - 0.4 m |
| Spread | 0.9 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A dome-shaped massing shrub. |
| Shape | Mounding. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as ground cover or as a potted specimen. |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist, well-drained loamy soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Colour Description | Sage green foliage with small accents of solitary red leaves. Reddish-brown bark. Buds are a reddish-tan. Flowers are white with small tinges of pink. |
Photographs
Van Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
