Sunny Ray's Nursery, LLC.

Cotoneaster X ‘Hessei’                                                     Nice and Tight Cotoneaster

 Size:  2’ X 6’

 Exposure:  Full Sun

 Flowering Time:  April and May

 Ornamental Characteristics:

 When searching for a tough, low-growing shrub that requires little maintenance, this is your guy (or girl depending on your preference).  With nice clusters of white blooms in the spring, ‘Hessei’ sets itself up for a season of reliability and beauty. The foliage remains clean and dense throughout the summer, resisting many diseases and insects.  The bright red fruit really adds interest to the garden during the fall.  While none of these attributes will allow this plant the status of “focal point” of the garden, its muted beauty and stability let the other design elements truly stand out.  This was the case when Ben experienced ‘Hessei’ at the Chicago Botanic Garden.  Its dense habit and great fruit display did not overwhelm the area, but simply made it that much more attractive.  Try this creeper on a dry hillside.  You won’t be disappointed.