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Cotoneaster buxifolius

Bright Bead Cotoneaster

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Description

An evergreen shrub that grows to 3' tall and 8' wide, this plant produces small, dull gray green leaves with dusky red berries. It is a tough, adaptable, somewhat slower growing variety. It requires sun to part shade, with little or no watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.