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Cotoneaster buxifolius

Bright Bead Cotoneaster

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Description

An evergreen shrub that grows to 2'-3' tall and 3'-5' wide, this plant produces small, dull gray green, hairy leaves. White flowers bloom in spring, followed by dusky red berries. It is great for use on slopes since it is prostrate and mounding. It prefers full sun to light shade. This shrub is drought tolerant once it's established. It's important not to overwater as it will affect berry production.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.