Photo by Forestfarm
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Cotoneaster congestus
Also Known As
- Pyrenees Cotoneaster
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-30"
- W: 36"-60"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Cotoneaster congestus plant details
Cotoneaster congestus is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover 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 - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster congestus
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster congestus
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Cotoneaster congestus
Gardening facts about Cotoneaster congestus plant
How to Grow Cotoneaster congestus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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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
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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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