Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘repens’
Spreading Willowleaf Cotoneaster
Description
Spreading Willowleaf Cotoneaster is a vigorous evergreen shrub used as a ground cover. It will reach 1' tall and spread 8'. Branches are arching, with slender dark green leaves with hairy undersides. White flowers appear in spring, followed by bright red
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
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.