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    • Photo of Cotoneaster multiflorus foliage, fruit by Forestfarm

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    Cotoneaster multiflorus

    Also Known As

    • Showy Cotoneaster

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    Cotoneaster multiflorus plant details

    Cotoneaster multiflorus 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, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster multiflorus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster multiflorus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    "One of the few cotoneasters of interest in flower as well as in fruit" (Wyman). Arching graceful branches to 10' are covered in spring with white flowers and in fall with pinkish-red berries. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster multiflorus plant

    How to Grow Cotoneaster multiflorus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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