Cotoneaster buxifolius
Bright Bead Cotoneaster
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
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.