Cotoneaster soongoricus

Also Known As

Cotoneaster racemiflorus 'songaricus'
Cotoneaster racemiflorus songaricus
Redbead Cotoneaster

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

Cotoneaster soongoricus plant details

Cotoneaster soongoricus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen 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 - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster soongoricus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster soongoricus

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gracefully arching and exceptionally free-fruiting shrub (to 6-8'); ?the combination of the leaves [gray-white beneath] and the brick-red fruit in a Sept. sun is most arresting? (Hillier); E.H. Wilson thought it one of the best. S/M