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    Cotoneaster glaucophyllus

    Also Known As

    • Gray Leaf Cotoneaster

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

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    Cotoneaster glaucophyllus plant details

    Cotoneaster glaucophyllus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster glaucophyllus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: dense, hedge, mass-planting, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster glaucophyllus

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?At all seasons a handsome species? (Hillier), this 10-12' shrub produces its showy clusters of small white flowers late (mid-summer) followed by late-season berries whose bright scarlet show can be enjoyed most of the winter! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster glaucophyllus plant

    How to Grow Cotoneaster glaucophyllus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Cooperi'

    aka Cotoneaster cooperi, Cotoneaster dammeri 'Cooperi', Cotoneaster microphylla 'Cooperi', Cooperi Little-leaf Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9a

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotoneaster microphyllus 'Cooperi' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney'

    aka Cheney Cotoneaster, Cheney Rockspray Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Cheney' fruit by Secret Garden Growers
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    Cotoneaster glaucophyllus hort.

    Scientific Name: Cotoneaster hodjingensis

    aka Gray Leaf Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cotoneaster glaucophyllus hort. foliage, fruit by Evan Bean
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    Cotoneaster lacteus

    aka Cotoneaster parneyi, Milkflower Cotoneaster, Parney Cotoneaster, Red Clusterberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotoneaster lacteus fruit by Père Igor
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    Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus'

    aka Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus', Variegated Rock Cotoneaster, Variegated Rockspray Cotoneaster

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cotoneaster atropurpureus 'Variegatus' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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