Cotoneaster salicifolius
willow-leaved cotoneaster
Flower Color
Description
Vigorous evergreen shrub to 5m tall, with arching branches and lance-shaped, dark green leaves to 10cm long. White summer flowers in flat-topped flower clusters are followed by heavy crops of almost spherical, shiny bright red fruits
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildflower meadowWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceHedging and screens