Thyme Leaf Cotoneaster on Standard - Cotoneaster microphylla 'Thymifolius'

A darling little shrub for the miniature garden that has been trained "on standard," which means that trunk. :o) Keep the pompom on top trimmed in a ball shape, or train it to create a canopy. A whimsical fairy garden tree or railroad garden.

It is highly coveted as a tree for the miniature garden because the foliage is in-scale AND the pretty spring flowers turn into berries for the summer and it looks like an apple tree.

Easy Pruning/Maintenance: Trim wayward branches or any branch that is growing downwards. Pinch-off any new growth along the trunk.

**Year Round Interest: Flowers bloom in the springtime which turn to berries that last through the fall and winter. 

• White or pinkish flowers in the spring followed by red inedible berries
• Trees are about 12" tall
• Great for in-ground or containers

• Also known as 'Thyminifolia'

• Full sun to part sun
• In desert areas shelter it from the hot sun
• Cold hardy in Zones 5 to 9, or to -20F
• Heat zones 8 - 6

• Needs well-drained soil
• Regular water, let dry out to damp to avoid over-watering

• Growth rate estimated at 3" to 5" per year, but can to be pruned
• Spreading growth habit

• An outdoor plant
• Pot is 4" wide

Questions? Email Janit at info@TwoGreenThumbs.com

Plant Shipping: Lower 48 states and Alaska only. USDA certified since 2001.

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