Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens'
Spreading Willowleaf Cotoneaster
Description
Spreading Willowleaf Cotoneaster is a vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree with slender dark green leaves and bright red fruits. It is often grown as a small tree with weeping branches. It can be invasive if not maintained.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.