Groundcover
Cotoneaster, Rockspray
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Features
Small pink flowers in late spring and bright red fruit in late summer. Reddish purple fall color. In winter, the stems show a distinct fishbone pattern.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade. Prefers a moist, well drained soil, but will tolerate some dryness. Tolerates alkaline soil.
Cultivars
- 'Robustus'-fruits heavily and is a little taller (3 feet).
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Season
May - June
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Bacterial Disease
Environmental Damage
Insect Relative Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Fireblight and spider mites are common problems.
Additional Notes
Related Resources
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