5 Seeds Rock Cotoneaster Cotoneaster horizontalis Low Growing Shrub

Rock Cotoneaster is a low-growing, spreading shrub known for its distinctive herringbone branching and small glossy green leaves. It works well as a ground cover, border plant, or cascading element in rock gardens and slopes. It produces tiny pinkish-white flowers in late spring, followed by small red berries in autumn, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.

This shrub is often used for erosion control on banks and as an ornamental ground cover in mixed borders. It grows in a wide, horizontal habit that hugs the ground, making it useful for filling bare areas and softening hardscape edges.
Species: Cotoneaster horizontalis
Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, spreading, ground cover
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy
Zones: 5-7
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in fall or stratify 60-90 days
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Notes: Berries may attract birds; drought tolerant once established