An easy to grow, dense, compact shrub; small pink buds open to white flowers, which become red fruits; lustrous dark green leaves; dark red fall color; little pruning needed. Attracts birds. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cotoneaster adpressus ‘Little Gem’ Pronunciation- koh-toh-nee-ASS-ter ad-PRESS-us Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 1 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerant of most soils except very wet Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- Pinkish white Bloom Time- May – June Companion Plants- Thymus serpyllum – rock garden synergy, creeping forms Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds (robins, cedar waxwings) Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C9 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering; avoid waterlogging and fertilize minimally. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in early spring to maintain size. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid soggy clay conditions by improving soil structure with compost. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Fire blight, scale insects
