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Cotoneaster salicifolius

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Janet Hunter

 

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.

 

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

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.