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Cotoneaster horizontalis



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Cotoneaster horizontalis
Rock cotoneaster

This low-growing, flat-topped cotoneaster makes a good groundcover with its glossy dark green leaves and bright red autumn fruit.

Habit:Horizontally spreading layered shrub with ascending branches
Size:2 to 3' high, spreading to 8'
Color:Dark glossy green
Texture:Fine
Hardiness:Zone 5b
Habitat:Native to western China
Family:Rosaceae

 
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