About
A medium-sized, deciduous shrub to about 2m from Vietnam and southern China with broadly ovate, dark green, slightly hairy leaves and corymbs of small, white flowers in spring, followed by abundant, small, bright red berries persisting into winter. An attractive and ornamental Cotoneaster for a mixed border or woodland edge.
About the genus
Oxytropis is a genus of herbaceous perennials or annuals in the pea family, with pinnate or trifoliate leaves and clusters of typically pea-shaped flowers. Many species are found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain habitats
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.