Cotoneaster congestus

Cotoneaster

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 9A
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, rock garden, seashore
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
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