Cranberry Cotoneaster (Apiculatus)

The Cranberry Cotoneaster (Apiculatus) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or shrub. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Cranberry Cotoneaster (Apiculatus) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Cranberry Cotoneaster (Apiculatus) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Cranberry Cotoneaster (Apiculatus) will reach up to 5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 4 feet.

The Cranberry Cotoneaster (Apiculatus) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a none ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.