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 6–8Climate Temperate

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — The Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius) is a resilient shrub with arching branches

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) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — ideal for hedges and mass plantings in USDA zones 6-8

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — is a versatile semi-evergreen shrub that brings a distinctive textural presence to diverse landscape designs

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — scientifically named Cotoneaster salicifolius

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Tiny white flowers blossom in late spring, followed by eye-catching, red berries in fall

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) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — ideal for hedges and mass plantings in USDA zones 6-8

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — is a versatile semi-evergreen shrub that brings a distinctive textural presence to diverse landscape designs

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — scientifically named Cotoneaster salicifolius

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — which measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Characterized by its narrow

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — with a comparable spread that can span 6 to 8 feet wide

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — this plant exhibits a rich

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — offering both vertical interest and ample ground coverage

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — The shrub's arching branches contribute to an elegant

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — mounding form that works well as a foundation planting

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — white to pale pink flowers

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — that yield to a vibrant display of red berries by autumn

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — These berries not only offer aesthetic value but also serve as a food source for local bird species

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — the Willowleaf Cotoneaster is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soils

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Full sun to partial shade will ensure optimal growth and flowering

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — thus enhancing the garden's ecological appeal.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 8

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — Gardeners should note that while it is relatively low-maintenance

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser foliage

Willowleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster Salicifolius) — white flowers in the garden

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