Cotoneaster microphyllus seeds grow into the small-leaved cotoneaster or Himalayan cotoneaster — a low, spreading to prostrate, evergreen shrub native to the temperate biome of the Himalayan foothills and mountains, from Afghanistan east through Nepal and Bhutan to south-western China. Described by Wall. ex Lindl. (Nathaniel Wallich, working under the authority established by John Lindley). The epithet microphyllus means 'small-leaved' (from Greek), referring to the notably small, round to oval, glossy, dark green leaves — some of the smallest in the genus. A ground-hugging to low-mounding shrub, rarely exceeding 60–80 cm but spreading widely; produces white flowers followed by relatively large, bright scarlet berries. Excellent for rock gardens, wall draping and low ground cover. Family Rosaceae.Full sun to partial shade; adaptable to well-drained soils including poor, rocky and alpine ones; cold-hardy. Excellent ground cover and rock garden cotoneaster. 'Microphyllus' = small-leaved (Greek; tiny glossy dark green leaves); Wall. ex Lindl.; bright scarlet berries Ground-hugging to low-mounding habit; white flowers; large scarlet berries relative to tiny leaves; rock garden Afghanistan to SW. China via Himalaya — temperate montane biome; alpine and rocky habitats Genus Cotoneaster: ~80 species; N. Hemisphere; Family Rosaceae; Order Rosales Full sun/partial shade; well-drained rocky soils; cold-hardy; ground cover; rock garden; Family Rosaceae Cotoneaster microphyllus — the small-leaved Himalayan cotoneaster — is one of the finest low-growing ground-covering cotoneasters, its minute glossy leaves and prostrate spreading habit making it ideal for rock gardens, wall tops and slope planting, the relatively large scarlet berries creating a striking contrast against the tiny dark green foliage in autumn.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
