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Cotoneaster apiculatus - Cranberry Cotoneaster

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Cotoneaster apiculatus is a versatile gem in the world of shrubs, affectionately dubbed as the Cranberry Cotoneaster. This robust plant combines strength and beauty, standing up to 3 feet tall and spreading a generous 6 feet wide, flourishing splendidly from full sun to partial shade. It catapults into a league of its own with glossy, dark green leaves that undergo a spectacular color transformation to shades of bronze, purple, and red when autumn arrives. Springtime heralds the arrival of delicate flowers, blush-pink kissed, offering a delightful contrast to the dense foliage. The scene-stealer, however, occurs in summer as the shrub proudly bears its vibrant, cranberry-like fruit. These tiny scarlet spectacles prove irresistible to birds and other wildlife, infusing your garden with nature's charm. With a water usage falling into the moderate range, the Cranberry Cotoneaster remains remarkably easy to maintain, standing testament to its resilience. Whether employed as a border plant, huddled in rock gardens, or as a pearlescent ground cover, every new season breathes fresh magic into this hardy shrub, turning your garden into an all-year-round spectacle.

  • Size: Up to 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide
  • Flowers: Pink-tinged white flowers in spring
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that turn bronze, purple, and red in fall
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Wildlife: Produces bright red, cranberry-like fruit in summer that attracts birds and other wildlife
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