Littleleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster microphyllus

Rosaceae · vine groundcover · introduced

Last updated March 8, 2026

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This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.

Quick Facts

Height

1–3 ft

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness

Zone Zones 5a–8b

Bloom Time

April to June

Diseases (4)

Venturia inaequalis Scab Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Erwinia amylovora Fire Blight Phytophthora spp. (P Phytophthora Root Rot

Pests (3)

Tetranychidae Spider mite Cotoneaster fall-webworm Aphidoidea Aphid

Cultivars (1)

'Cooperi'

Common name: Cooperi Littleleaf Cotoneaster; Mature height: 3 ft

Hardy to USDA Zone 5