Cotoneaster, Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Willowleaf Cotoneaster is a fast-growing semi-evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. The dense branching is covered with dark shiny willow-like leaves that earn a purple-red tinge once the weather cools.  Willowleaf Cotoneaster has white flowers that bloom in late spring, which then give way to showy red berries.  Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. 

Type:	Shrub, Groundcover
Height:	8' - 12'
Spread:	6’ - 8'
Spacing:	6'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	6 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to fireblight, leaf spots, and canker. Watch for aphids, cotoneaster webworm, mites, and lace bugs. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Magnolia, Juniper

IMAGES: Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Cotoneaster salicifolius repens, (2) Sten, Cotoneaster-salicifolius-flowering, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cotoneaster salicifolius Repens 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.