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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 6–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and promote a healthy, dense growth habit

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — white flowers in the garden
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — 1 to 1.5 inch ovate leaves with a distinctive gray-green color on top and a felted white underside
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — In late spring to early summer
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — The Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) is a resilient; suited for USDA zones 7-8, it thrives in full sun to
Gray Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Franchetii) — this hardy shrub is drought-tolerant
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) — It prefers a spot that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering and fruiting
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) — shrub with white blooms
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) — Its gray-green leaves with white undersides support bright orange-red berries and soft pink blossoms
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Cotoneaster Franchetii
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