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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens'

Spreading Willowleaf Cotoneaster

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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:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.