Cranberry Cotoneaster
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 3' tall and 3-6' wide. Slow growth rate. Can be accelerated in youth with optimum water and fertilizer.

Native Range

Western China, introduced in 1910.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are perfect, pinkish, late May-June, small, attractive. Fruits are rounded, cranberry-red pomes, 0.25-0.33", August- September.

Leaf and Bark Features

Fall color of bronzy-red to purplish tones, lasting into late November. Bark on new stems is reddish-purple, older stems gray-brown.

Culture and Care

Transplant from container. Prefers moist well-drained soil, but will grow in most conditions including heavy clay. Zones 4-7. Susceptible to mites, hawthorn lacebug and fireblight.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Beautiful summer foliage. Probably overused in the Midwest.

Suggested Uses

Effective as a bank cover, foundation plant, near wall where branches can hang over.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA