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Cotoneaster Species, Simons' Cotoneaster, Himalayan Cotoneaster

Cotoneastersimonsii

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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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Synonym

Cotoneaster montanus

Cotoneaster nepalensis

Cotoneaster nevadensis

Cotoneaster symondsii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Todd_Boland

St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | neutral

This cotoneaster is semi-evergreen and can be used effectively as a hedge. Plants grow 6-10 feet and produce white flowers that become c...Read More

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