Cotoneaster congestus

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Pyrenees Cotoneaster

 
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Description

This dependable evergreen shrub reaches 2.5' and 3' in width. It has a compact and rounded habit. It has white flowers and red berries and looks good in rock gardens or in a shrub border. This plant does well in full sun or part sun and is considered drought tolerant once it's established. It does best in fast draining soil and fertilization in the spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.