Cotoneaster congestus 'Likiang'
Likiang Cotoneaster
Description
This dependable evergreen shrub reaches 2.5' and 3' in width. It has a compact and rounded habit. It has pink flowers and red berries and looks good in rock gardens or in a shrub border. This plant does well in full sun and is considered drought tolerant once it's established. It does best in fast draining soil and fertilization in the spring.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.