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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:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.