Cotoneaster acutifolius

Peking Cotoneaster

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control, hedge, massing, rock garden, superior hedge
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive