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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 7–8Type Ground cover, Shrub
Grayleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus) — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 7-9

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus
Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus
Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus
Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus
Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus
Cotoneaster Glaucophyllus

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