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Tom Thumb Creeping Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb'
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PFY-6776
Cute Crimson Creeper
The Tom Thumb Creeping Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb', is an interesting, very dwarf, very dense and compact groundcover-type shrub.
It has a unique appeal because of its very shiny, small leaves that turn a brilliant red-crimson in the autumn. 'Tom Thumb' rarely produces flowers and fruit, but when it occurs, the blooms are small, pinkish-white. Then the very small, ΒΌ", red fruit follow in autumn.
This Cotoneaster spreads by rooting where the branches touch the soil. Its branches are opposite along the stem so creates a herringbone effect or pattern.
'Tom Thumb' is a true dwarf, not only in that it remains very close to the ground, but even the leaves are smaller than the species.
This low-maintenance miniature woody shrub prefers drier soil and full to part sun. It is a very charming plant and it is deer resistant.
- Compact Low Spreading Growth
- Small Shiny Leaves
- Crimson Autumn Foliage
- True Dwarf Stays Small
| Botanical Name | Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb' |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 1 - 2 feet |
| Mature Spread | 4 - 6 feet |
| Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fall Color | Red |
| Pollinator Required | No |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Growing Zone Range | 4-7 |
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