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Cotoneaster bullatus

Also Known As

  • Hollyberry Cotoneaster

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 10'-12'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cotoneaster bullatus plant details

Cotoneaster bullatus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster bullatus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster bullatus

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?One of the finest species in cultivation? (Hillier), this shrub (to 10') has handsome, large very glossy leaves, which color richly in fall, fine flowers of rosy-pink and large clusters of bright-red fruits early in the season. S/M
We tucked this in the garden a few years ago and more or less forgot about it, this year it screamed for attention with clusters of large bright red fruits. The plant is upright and neat and has a fantastic fruit display. We highly recommend it.

Gardening facts about Cotoneaster bullatus plant

How to Grow Cotoneaster bullatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9a

Size

Height: 3"-12"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 36"-48"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-10b

Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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