Rock Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster Horizontalis
Overview
Rock Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is a deciduous shrub with a distinctive herringbone pattern, thriving in USDA zones 5-7. It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 4-6 feet, making it ideal for ground cover or wall draping. Spring brings pink-tinged white blossoms, while autumn offers brilliant red berries against deep green foliage which turns reddish-purple. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 4–10Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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