Photo by Forestfarm
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Cotoneaster divaricatus
Also Known As
- Spreading Cotoneaster
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'-6'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Cotoneaster divaricatus plant details
Cotoneaster divaricatus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with bronze, gold, green and red foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster divaricatus
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous bronze, gold, green and red
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster divaricatus
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Cotoneaster divaricatus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- bronze
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
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
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
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
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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