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Cotoneaster horizontalis

Rock Cotoneaster

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

 

Description

Rock Cotoneaster is a flat, spreading, deciduous shrub growing 2-3 ft. high and to 15 ft. wide. It has small leaves that turn orange and red before falling off, and showy red berries cover the plant in the winter. 'Variegatus' offers variegated foliage.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.