Cotoneaster franchetii
Franchet Cotoneaster
Description
This medium-sized evergreen shrub may reach a height of 8-10' to produce small, grey-green leaves arranged in a herringbone pattern along its branches. The small white flowers found in June are later followed by many clusters of orange-red berries.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.