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Cotoneaster rehderi

Also Known As

  • Cotoneaster bullatus var. macrophyllus
  • Rehder's Cotoneaster

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Cotoneaster rehderi plant details

Cotoneaster rehderi is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster rehderi

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster rehderi

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"An extremely handsome" (Hillier) 10-15' open-habited shrub with attractive large, deeply-veined leaves and a profuse(!) crop of deep-red berries. S/M

Gardening facts about Cotoneaster rehderi plant

How to Grow Cotoneaster rehderi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

5a-9a

Size

Height: 3"-12"

Width: 24"-36"

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

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 36"-48"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 6'-8'

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

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-8'

  • sun - mostly sun
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