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Cotoneaster congestus

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.

 

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:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.