Thyminifolius Cotoneaster on Standard

Cotoneaster microphyllus ‘Thyminifolius’

Small glossy green leaves and red berries on small arching branches which create coarse waves of green and red. An evergreen plant, its tiny leaves and berries are the perfect scale for miniature themed gardens. The branches can be trained upright to become the “trees” in those gardens. It is also very popular in rock gardens and containers of all types.

• Garden Size: 2’H x 3’W
• Dwarf: 2-4″/year
• Habit:  Spreading - Small
• Hardiness:  Zone 5
• Exposure:  Full Sun

Many perennials and bonsai plants will have a ‘winter look’ that differs from how they look when actively growing.  Colder temperatures and short days alter the appearance of these plants as they go thru seasonal changes.  Some plants require this reboot to bloom and/or perform at their best during the growing season.  Plants may remain semi-dormant until early spring.  Rest assured that these cosmetic changes do not adversely affect the health of your plant.