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A fine, low-growing plant with white flowers in spring and red berries in late summer. The dense low habit makes it less prone than other varieties to catching leaves and other debris. A durable, low-maintenance mass planting, it will tolerate some drought.
| Dimensions | 4 × 0.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cotoneaster procumbens 'Gerald' PP#22,760 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | .5-1' |
| Width/Spread | 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Dry, Moist |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Uses | Cutting Gardens, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, Fall interest, Salt tolerant, Winter Interest |
Seldom needed, but may be trimmed after flowering.
