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Rosaceae
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Persistence and practicality.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Native to
- China
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Deciduous shrub
- Height
- 60-100 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, any type
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 5-7
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Cotoneaster's herringbone branching pattern creates a striking architectural effect on walls.
- The tiny flowers are beloved by bees and are among the best early-season nectar sources.
- Its bright red berries persist through winter and are a crucial food source for birds.
- The name is pronounced 'cot-OH-nee-aster,' not 'cotton-easter' as commonly mispronounced.
- Some cotoneaster species are considered invasive in parts of Europe and New Zealand.
Color meanings
0
Reliability
1
Groundedness
2
Resourcefulness