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Wire Netting Bush

Corokia Cotoneaster

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Overview

The Wire Netting Bush, Corokia cotoneaster, is a distinctive, low-maintenance shrub with a wiry, interlaced growth habit, maxing out around 6-10 feet tall and wide. Adored for its silver-gray foliage, starry yellow flowers, and red-black berries, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 7-10, this drought-tolerant plant adds texture and contrast to any landscape design. Ideal spacing is approximately 5 feet apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Argophyllaceae

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Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — maxing out around 6-10 feet tall and wide
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — low-maintenance shrub with a wiry
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — Adored for its silver-gray foliage
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — Hardy in zones 7-10, this drought-tolerant plant adds texture and contrast to any landscape design
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — Ideal spacing is approximately 5 feet apart
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — commonly referred to as the Wire Netting Bush
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — is an intriguing and sculptural evergreen shrub native to New Zealand
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — Its distinctive, interlaced branching pattern gives it a wiry appearance, hence the common name
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — The plant typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and can spread equally wide
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — offset by a silvery underside that provides a stunning contrast
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — In spring through early summer
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — star-shaped yellow flowers emerge
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — giving way to red or orange berries that persist into winter
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — adding a pop of color and interest
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — These berries also attract birds
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — It prefers well-draining soil
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — can withstand coastal conditions
Wire Netting Bush (Corokia Cotoneaster) — and is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade