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<< Previous   of   Next >> Great Plant Picks / Richie Steffen  (click to enlarge)   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, March 26, 2009 Plant Pick WHAT: Cooper's cotoneaster is a low, tight evergreen groundcover with small and tidy evergreen leaves mixed with bright red berries in late summer and winter. WHY PLANT IT: Unlike other cotoneasters, this one, also known as cotoneaster cooperi, is slower and more restrained in its growth. Though thick enough to keep out many weeds, it still allows flowering bulbs and other ornamentals to pop through for added seasonal interest. WHERE: Cotoneasters are adaptable plants and will tolerate a variety of soil conditions, including heavy clay and sand, but they grow best in average, well-drained garden soil. Cooperi's most compact growth occurs in full sun. HOW: Plant it around rockeries and watch the growth wind around the stones, or use it as a small-scale groundcover with dwarf conifers and small shrubs. ACTUAL SIZE: When mature, it will grow up to 6 inches tall and 6 feet wide, though it is easily kept in bounds with light pruning. LEARN MORE: See www.greatplantpicks.org. Source: Great Plant Picks READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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