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Cotoneaster, Rock Cotoneaster, Variegated Cotoneaster 'Variegatus'

Cotoneasteratropurpureus

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cotoneaster (kot-on-ee-ASS-ter)

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Species

atropurpureus (at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-us)

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Synonym

Cotoneaster horizontalis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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joshz8a

z8a, AL (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | positive

Have grown in 16" clay container for 10 years. Lovely year round - keeps most of its lovely pink-red winter foliage here in Z 8a. Clip ...Read More

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