Little Dipper® Cotoneaster
Shrub
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- Unique texture with versatile habit.
- Deer resistant and easy to grow.
- Low growing, fine texture.
- White flowers in spring and berries in fall!
- Zones 5-8, sun, 8" tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Cotoneaster
Patient: PP22,760
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun(4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8" X 3-4'
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Uses: Deer resistant, salt tolerant, winter interest, fall interest
How to Grow
Light: Performs best in full sun, but can handle a little shade with the potential sacrifice of flowers and fruit.
Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy as plants establish. Once established it tolerates dry conditions.
Spacing: 5 feet apart
Fertilizing: Feeding isn't necessary, but if desired apply a light application of rose or all-purpose garden fertilizer in spring.
Winterizing: In the northern part of its range, apply a 2-3" layer of mulch around the base.
Maintenance & pruning: Pruning is not necessary. Plants bloom on old wood and berries result from that bloom. So any pruning can be done in early spring, to help shape the plant if needed.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.