Gray Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Franchetii

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Overview

The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient, evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Its gray-green leaves with white undersides support bright orange-red berries and soft pink blossoms. Suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering. Ideal for hedges or mass plantings, it offers year-round interest and is drought-tolerant once established. Trim annually for shape.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 6–9Climate Temperate

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 4–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Its gray-green leaves with white undersides support bright orange-red berries and soft pink blossoms; this hardy

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires moderate watering; its gray-green

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Ideal for hedges or mass plantings, it offers year-round interest and is drought-tolerant once, image 27

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest in the landscape; regular pruning may be

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — making it an ideal choice for hedges; evergreen shrub reaching 6 to 10 feet tall and wide

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — 1 to 1.5 inch ovate leaves with a distinctive gray-green color on top and a felted white underside; in late spring

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — In late spring to early summer; it prefers a spot that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight for

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — pink-tinged white flowers; the Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — which are approximately 0.2 to 0.3 inches in diameter; 1 to 1.5 inch ovate leaves with a distinctive gray-green

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — adding an attractive splash of color and providing food for birds; cotoneaster franchetii requires well-drained

Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The berries can persist into winter; shrub for full

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