Cotoneaster, Peking

Contoneaster acutifolius

Priced by size: $19.99 – $28.99

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6-8’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Dark, glossy green foliage turns bright orange-red in fall

Small pink buds open to white flowers in late May, then produce black berries in late summer

Fruit is not edible, but will attract birds; leftover fruit persists into winter

Makes an excellent, uniform hedge

Fast Growth Rate: 10-14”/year

Can be pruned back to maintain a 4’ hedge

Hedge spacing: 2-3’ apart

Can attract small flies in summer; avoid planting close to doorways

Potential diseases: fireblight & powdery mildew

Plant Care:

● Pruning is best done in cold weather as it is susceptible to fireblight ● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Tolerates heavy clay & sandy soils

Description

Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6-8’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Dark, glossy green foliage turns bright orange-red in fall
Small pink buds open to white flowers in late May, then produce black berries in late summer
Fruit is not edible, but will attract birds; leftover fruit persists into winter
Makes an excellent, uniform hedge
Fast Growth Rate: 10-14”/year
Can be pruned back to maintain a 4’ hedge
Hedge spacing: 2-3’ apart
Can attract small flies in summer; avoid planting close to doorways
Potential diseases: fireblight & powdery mildew