Cotoneaster 39little gem39 is a low growing deciduous shrub with a charming spreading habit forming a neat mound of green foliage with small dense leaves turning to shades of red and purple come autumn tiny white flowers in summer are followed by an attractive display of scarlet winter berries that are loved by birds the ground covering habit of cotoneaster adpressus 39little gem39 makes it perfect for growing in rockeries and borders or cascading down banks and low walls heig