Cotoneaster apiculatus
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Cotoneaster apiculatus Blackburn is a compact, low-spreading shrub with pink spring flowers and abundant red fall berries.
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Description
Cotoneaster apiculatus Blackburn forms a compact, low-spreading shrub for ground cover, foundations, and low hedges. Pink flowers appear in May and June, followed by abundant red berries in fall.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly while it establishes; established plants tolerate some drought.
The fruits may cause an upset stomach if eaten.
Additional information
| Height | 60 cm – 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 150 cm – 185 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Cotoneaster apiculatus, Cotoneaster apiculatus 'Blackburn' |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or stem cuttings. |
| Pests | Spider mites, webworms, and scale may occur. |
| Diseases | Fire blight and leaf spot may occur. |
| Hazardous information | Cotoneaster apiculatus fruits may cause an upset stomach if eaten. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly while establishing, then water during extended dry periods. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |
| Color flower spring | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Horizontal |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants, Garden edging and borders |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Hedge, Foundation Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then during extended dry periods. Mulch to limit weeds. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Blackburn Cranberry Cotoneaster |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23002701, COTAP0002G, COTAP0403G |
| Usps | Compact, low-spreading growth suits ground cover and foundations., Pink flowers lead to abundant red berries in fall. |
| Common Name | Cranberry Cotoneaster |