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Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster Salicifolius

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Overview

The Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius) is a resilient shrub with arching branches, known for its narrow, willow-like leaves. It reaches up to 6-8 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet wide. Tiny white flowers blossom in late spring, followed by eye-catching, red berries in fall. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types, ideal for hedges and mass plantings in USDA zones 6-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 6–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — offering both vertical interest and ample ground coverage
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser foliageWillowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — this plant exhibits a rich; white to pale pink flowersWillowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Tiny white flowers blossom in late spring, followed by eye-catching, red berries in fallWillowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — thus enhancing the garden's ecological appeal.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 8Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — ideal for hedges and mass plantings in USDA zones 6-8; scientifically named Cotoneaster salicifoliusWillowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — shrub with white blooms+50

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
6–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — offering both vertical interest and ample ground coverage
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser foliage
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — this plant exhibits a rich; white to pale pink flowers
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Tiny white flowers blossom in late spring, followed by eye-catching, red berries in fall
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — thus enhancing the garden's ecological appeal.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 8
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — ideal for hedges and mass plantings in USDA zones 6-8; scientifically named Cotoneaster salicifolius
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — shrub with white blooms
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Tiny white flowers blossom in late spring, followed by eye-catching, red berries in fall; these berries not
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Full sun to partial shade will ensure optimal growth and flowering
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types; shrub
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — shrub for full or half
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — scientifically named Cotoneaster salicifolius
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — the Willowleaf Cotoneaster is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soils
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — with a comparable spread that can span 6 to 8 feet wide
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Characterized by its narrow; the Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius) is a resilient shrub
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — The shrub's arching branches contribute to an elegant
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — which measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length; characterized by its narrow
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — mounding form that works well as a foundation planting
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Gardeners should note that while it is relatively low-maintenance
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — with a comparable spread that can span 6 to 8 feet wide; gardeners should note that while it is relatively
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — It reaches up to 6-8 feet in height and spreads 6-8 feet wide
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — The Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius) is a resilient shrub with arching branches
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Characterized by its narrow
Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types
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