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    • Photo of Cotoneaster pannosus flower, foliage by Forestfarm

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    Cotoneaster pannosus

    Also Known As

    • Silverleaf Cotoneaster

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Cotoneaster pannosus plant details

    Cotoneaster pannosus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with blue and 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 average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster pannosus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: potentially invasive

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster pannosus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gracefully arching branches (to 6', a smaller C. franchetii) are covered with small sage-green leaves and white flowers followed by small red fruit. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotoneaster pannosus plant

    How to Grow Cotoneaster pannosus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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