Hardiness
Zone 4–7
Discover the plant
Cotoneaster apiculatus
FamilyRosaceae
Cotoneaster apiculatus, also known as cranberry cotoneaster, is a highly valued groundcover shrub admired for its low, spreading habit and four-season decorative appeal. It forms a dense and regular carpet, ideal for embankments, rockeries, borders, and mass plantings, where it effectively limits erosion. Its lustrous dark green deciduous foliage turns stunning purplish-red shades in autumn, adding significant ornamental value at the end of the season. In spring, it produces small, discreet pale pink flowers, followed in autumn by an abundant fruiting of persistent bright red berries, very attractive to wildlife. Hardy, tolerant, and easy to maintain, Cotoneaster apiculatus is well-suited to Quebec conditions and makes an excellent choice for sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Light in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPale pink
Foliage colorDark green → purplish red in autumn
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingEvergreen decorative bright red berries
Maximum height0.4–0.6 m (1.3–2 ft)
Maximum width1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4–7
Minimum temperature-34°C
