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    • Photo of Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' flower, foliage, fruit by Forestfarm

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    Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

    Also Known As

    • Cotoneaster salici repandens 'Scarlet Leader'
    • Scarlet Leader Willow-leaved Cotoneaster

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

    Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' plant details

    Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, erosion
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fast growing, dense ground cover is 1-2' high with a 5-6' spread, the glossy dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the white spring flowers, autumn is lovely when the foliage turns reddish-purple with bright red fruit; especially charming cascading over a rock wall, it is good for stabilizing eroding banks; this tough beauty is tolerant of pollution and salt. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' plant

    How to Grow Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • erosion control

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-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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