Hedge Cotoneaster, Shiny Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster lucidus (Hedge Cotoneaster) is a vigorous, erect, rounded, deciduous shrub with spreading branches clothed in elliptic-ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, up to 2 in. long (5 cm). The leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow and red in fall. In late spring to early summer, the branches are studded with small pinkish-white flowers held in clusters of 3-8. Attractive to bees, they are followed by rounded, black berries which persist in the winter. Easy to grow, Hedge Cotoneaster is ideal for pruning and manipulating into geometric shapes. The shrub is densely branched, so it makes an excellent cut hedge.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Cotoneaster |
| Common names | Cotoneaster |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Cotoneaster |
| Common names | Cotoneaster |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Cotoneaster lucidus (Hedge Cotoneaster) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cotoneaster lucidus (Hedge Cotoneaster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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