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Grayleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus

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Overview

Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophyllus) is a versatile evergreen shrub, ideal for creating dense hedges or ground cover. It features distinctive gray-green leaves with a matte texture and produces white flowers followed by red berries. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 7-9, requires full sun to partial shade, and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet. Low maintenance; drought tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–8
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophyllus) is a versatile evergreen shrub
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophyllus) is a versatile evergreen shrubGrayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — ideal for creating dense hedges or ground coverGrayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 7-9Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — requires full sun to partial shadeGrayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 4-6 feetGrayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — Low maintenance; drought tolerant once established+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — The Grayleaf Cotoneaster's branches exhibit an arching form
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophyllus) is a versatile evergreen shrub
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — ideal for creating dense hedges or ground cover
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 7-9
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — requires full sun to partial shade
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — and grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — Low maintenance; drought tolerant once established
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — although it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or a more formal appearance
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — with a slightly downy texture
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — The foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for the small, pinkish-white flowers that emerge in late spring

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