Botanical Name: Cotoneaster microphyllus thymifolius
Common Name: Thyme leaf rockspray Cotoneaster Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, compact, upright plant with stiff upright branches and tiny, narrow and fine textured leaves Height 12" - 18" Spread 12" - 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 2-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves narrowly elliptical, to ½" long, 1/8" wide, deeply depressed midrib Flowers small white flowers, 1/4" across, in spring Fruit pinkish-red pome, 3/8" across Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent in mass plantings as a shrubby groundcover, facer plant, rock gardens; excellent for bonsai Landscape Care: Watering keep fairly dry; drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning shear or head lightly to keep compact; becomes very dense Pests/Diseases fire blight Special Conditions/Other Origin: Western China Family: Rosaceae Notes: |
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