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    • Photo of Cotoneaster splendens foliage, fruit 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

    The arching branches of this handsome 4-6' species are well-clothed in small grey-green leaves and in fall, liberally studded with large bright-orange fruits. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster splendens plant

    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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    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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