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    • Photo of Cotoneaster divaricatus foliage, fruit 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

    ?One of the best and most reliable for autumn fruit and foliage? (Hillier); use this med shrub (to 6' wide stiff spreading branches) on a bank or as an informal hedge where you can enjoy its fine show of fall color and red fruits. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster divaricatus plant

    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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    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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