Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Cooperi'
Common name: 
Cooperi Littleleaf Cotoneaster
Pronunciation: 
ko-toe-nee-AS-ter mi-kro-FIL-us
Family: 
Rosaceae
Genus: 
Cotoneaster
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No

  • Broadleaf, evergreen, prostrate ground cover, tight habit, mounds to 6 inches (15 cm) high and spreads to 3 ft (0.9 m) wide.  The stiff branches are covered  with small, shiny, dark green leaves.  Small white flowers develop into small red fruits which contrasts with the greem folage in late summer.

  • Full sun to shade, average soil, regular watering, drought tolerant when established

  • Hardy to USDA Zone 5

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    plant habit

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    branches

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    leaves and fruit