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Cotoneaster turbinatus

Also Known As

  • Cotoneaster

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 7'-15'
  • W: 7'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Cotoneaster turbinatus plant details

Cotoneaster turbinatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotoneaster turbinatus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 7 FT - 15 FT - wide, 7 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotoneaster turbinatus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A graceful, vigorous, large, upright shrub (to 7-15') with deep blue-green leaves (gray-felted beneath) and flowers (appearing after those of other species are gone) followed by small bright-scarlet berries in late fall. S/M

Gardening facts about Cotoneaster turbinatus plant

How to Grow Cotoneaster turbinatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 36"-48"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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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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Zones

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Size

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Width: 10'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 5'-8'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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