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Cotoneaster nanshan

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-7b

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Cotoneaster nanshan plant details

Cotoneaster nanshan is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster nanshan

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: dense, fall color, mounding, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster nanshan

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Chinese deciduous creeping cotoneaster is a low-growing shrub grown primarily for it's attractive shiny green foliage and red berries. It creeps and arches and grows together to form a dense, impenetrable, spreading shrubby mound to 36" tall. Tiny pink flowers in spring which give way to the red berry-like fruits which ripen in late summer, persisting into winter. Stems may root where they touch the soil. Leaves turn reddish purple in Fall.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Cotoneaster nanshan plant

How to Grow Cotoneaster nanshan

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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