What: Cotoneaster adpressus Little Gem is a dense, semi-evergreen to deciduous compact grower that produces brilliant red berries and is very easy to grow. Multifaceted, this cotoneaster can be used ...

Note: Cotoneaster lacteus, mentioned below, has been recognized as an invasive species that threatens California’s native plant communities. For more, see the Invasive Plant Council (cal-ipc.org).

I recently wrote about Cotoneaster lacteus. It’s a gorgeous woody perennial reaching up to 12 feet in height with an arching, fountainesque habit of growth. It is covered with white flowers in the ...