Northern Borders Cotoneaster is a slow-growing semi-evergreen shrub with a prostrate spreading habit and tiered horizontal branching. The dense branching is covered with dark green shiny willow-like leaves lined with white that earn a orange-red tinge fall color. White flowers bloom in late spring, which then give way to shiny red berries. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
5’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to fireblight, leaf spots, and canker. Watch for aphids, cotoneaster webworm, mites, and lace bugs.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Magnolia, Juniper
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Cotoneaster horizontalis Variegatus 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' Irga pozioma 2017-05-21 01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' Irga pozioma 2017-05-21 02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Cotoneaster horizontalis Variegatus 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
