Trees and shrubs

Creeping cotoneaster ‘Praecox’

Creeping Cotoneaster

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4–7

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Common nameCreeping Cotoneaster 'Praecox'
FamilyRosaceae
GenusCotoneaster
Speciespressed against
CultivarPraecox
TypeOrnamental groundcover shrub
Botanical nameCreeping Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster adpressus ‘Praecox’ is a highly prized groundcover shrub known for its low, spreading, and dense habit, making it ideal for rockeries, embankments, borders, and mass plantings. It forms a compact carpet of semi-evergreen, dark green, glossy foliage that provides an attractive presence almost all year round. In spring, small pale pink to white flowers appear discreetly, followed in autumn by an abundant display of very decorative and persistent bright red berries, which are particularly attractive to wildlife. Hardy and well-suited to Quebec conditions, ‘Praecox’ tolerates poor, well-drained soils and sunny to semi-shady exposures. Easy to maintain and resilient, this cotoneaster is an excellent choice for stabilizing soil while offering lasting ornamental interest.

Cotonéaster rampant ‘Praecox’ (Cotoneaster adpressus)

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Watering

Moderate

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerant

Fertilization

Light in spring

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

0.3–0.5 m (1–1.5 ft)

Width / spread

3–5 ft (1–1.5 m)

Flower color

Pale pink to white

Foliage color

Dark glossy green

Foliage type

Semi-persistent

Growth rate

Moderate

Growth habit

Spreading and dense groundcover

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Evergreen decorative bright red berries

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes