Cotoneaster salicifolius
Willowleaf Cotoneaster
Description
Willowleaf Cotoneaster is a vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree with slender dark green leaves and bright red fruits. Growing 15-18' tall and wide, this plant can be a graceful screen or background plant. It can be invasive if not maintained.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.
Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.