species 55 observations
Creeping Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster adpressus
Field notes
Cotoneaster adpressus, commonly known as creeping cotoneaster, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cotoneaster of the family Rosaceae, native to western China. A prostrate, dense, deciduous shrub growing to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) wide, it has masses of tiny rounded leaves, with white flowers followed by bright scarlet berries. Furthermore, it is cultivated as groundcover in gardens in temperate regions.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Apple-and-Plum Casebearer Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, Peppered Moth, Cherry Ermine
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Green Apple Aphid, Woolly Apple Aphid, Black Bean Aphid
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Annulate Masked Bee, Little Masked Bee
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Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Shrub Ground cover
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.