Photo by Forestfarm
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Cotoneaster splendens
Also Known As
- Cotoneaster distichus var. tongolensis
- Splendid Cotoneaster
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 6a-8b
Cotoneaster splendens plant details
Cotoneaster splendens is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster splendens
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: cutting garden, hedge, windbreak
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster splendens
- USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Cotoneaster splendens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- orange
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
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
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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