Cotoneaster affinis

Cotoneaster

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, cascades, container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing
Height 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive