This compact shrub has arching densely branched stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has small glossy dark green oblong leaves and the small white cup-shaped flowers appear in early summer and are followed by berry-like red fruit.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10 

Cotoneaster integrifolius is naturally found in the Himalayas growing in moderately fertile well-drained soils in an open sunny position and tolerates frost and drought or high temperatures.

This hardy shrub is grown for its habit and plump showy fruit. It is used in small or cottage gardens or rockeries as a spill-over or filler plant establishing in 2 to 3 years. It is also grown in exposed positions tolerating drier periods, as in roof gardens or planter boxes. ID 1782

Cotoneaster (ko-tõn-ee-Ă-ster) integrifolius (in-teg-re-FOL-e’us)

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family