What: Cotoneaster adpressus Little Gem is a dense, semi-evergreen to deciduous compact grower that produces brilliant red berries and is very easy to grow. Multifaceted, this cotoneaster can be used as a groundcover, in foundation plantings, as edging at the front of beds, in rock gardens, and it looks nice cascading over banks and retaining walls. ‘Little Gem’ is drought resistant and tolerant of salt spray, so it’s perfectly at home near the ocean.
Where: This cotoneaster grows best in well-drained soil in full sun. It is a very adaptable plant, tolerating light shade and sandy or clay soil conditions. Little Gem is drought resistant and tolerant of salt spray, so it’s perfectly at home near the ocean.
Size: Nine inches high by 3 feet wide in 10 years.
Care: Provide occasional watering during dry weather. Almost no pruning is necessary to maintain a beautiful, compact plant.
— greatplantpicks.org
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