Cotoneaster apiculatus ~ Cranberry Cotoneaster toxic adding to its overall beauty

adding to its overall beauty

Its stiff steel blue needles hold their color in winter

The plant may decline in overly hot and humid summers

Unnoticeable tiny yellow flowers bloom in spring that gives way to small amounts of fruit

Cotoneaster apiculatus ~ Cranberry Cotoneaster toxic adding to its overall beautyCranberry Cotoneaster is a dense deciduous shrub with a broad mounded habit and stiffly arching branches that is primarily grown for its attractive fruit. The rounded glossy green willow like leaves turn shades of purple, red, and bronze in fall. White flowers bloom in late spring, which then give way to shiny red berries. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Drought and urban tolerant once established. Type: Shrub, Groundcover Height: 2' 3'