Scientific Name
Cotoneaster horizontalis

Common Name
Rockspray cotoneaster


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 
Habit: Semi evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Size: --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade
Form: Spreading branches; low dense
Texture: Fine
Foliage: Small pink single or paired flowers in spring; glassy bright red in fall to mid winter; stiff symmetrical heringbone patterns; height 2 to 3'; spacing 6 to 8'
Flower/Fruit: roundish leaves with bristly tipped ends shine dark green reddish purple fall color
Comments: Handsome foliage and fruits; used in rock gardens.
Cultivars: --
 


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