Family: Rosaceae

Scientific Name: Cotoneaster adpresssus Tom Thumb

Common Name: Tom Thumb Cotoneaster, Little Gem Cotoneaster

DescriptionA slow growing shrub with glossy green foliage.
Pronunciation(ko-toe-nee-AS-ter)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone4
Sunlightfull to partial sun
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Fruitred
Leavesalternate, simple, orbicular-ovate, about .5 wide, glossy dark green turning red in fall.
DimensionsStays at about 6-12 inches but may reach 1-2 feet. Slowly spreads to about 4 feet.
Native SiteSpecies plant native to China (Sichuan, Yunnan)
Misc FactsThe species name adpressus refers to the leaves appressed against the stem.
Notes & Reference#173-Cotoneaster (Jeanette Fryer, Bertil Hylmo)
Cart Image

Cart

Go To All Plants

Your Cart is Empty!

Checkout

x