Cotoneaster
ID
2901-1039NP
Summary
Foliage: Deciduous broadleaf (some species are evergreen)
Height: 12 inches to 6 feet
Spread: 2 to 8 feet
Shape: Spreading or upright
Leaves are small and glossy green. Showy small, white/pink, spring flowers are followed by red or black fruit which cover branches in the fall. The fruit display can be quite showy.
Plant Needs
Zone: 5 to 7
Light: Partial shade to full sun Moisture: Wet, moist, or dry Soil Type: Sandy, loam, or clay pH Range: 3.7 to 7.0
Functions
Suggested uses for this plant include border, hedge, massing, specimen plant, & ground cover.
Planting Notes
Due to sparse root system, plant container grown plants or those that have balled and burlapped roots. Plant in rich, moist, well-drained soil if possible. Salt tolerant.
Care
Control may be needed in some years for lacebugs, mites, scale insects, and fire blight. Wood damaged by fire blight should be pruned and destroyed.
Problems
Fire blight can be severe in some areas.
Susceptible to several insects, including lacebugs, mites, and scale insects.
Alternatives
Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area.
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Publication Date
March 7, 2024
