Cotoneaster horizontalis

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Cotoneaster, Rock

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon N.

 

Description

Rock Cotoneaster is a flat, spreading, deciduous shrub growing 2-3 ft. high and to 15 ft. wide. It has small leaves that turn orange and red before falling off, and showy red berries cover the plant in the winter. 'Variegatus' offers variegated foliage.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Parking Strip, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.