Plants in genus cotoneaster
Cotoneaster acutifolius
Cotoneaster acutifolius is a deciduous shrub with upright, spreading branches and shiny deep green leaves. It produces pink flowers in mid-spring and small black berries, with fall colors of scarlet, orange, and purplish hues.
Cotoneaster lucidus
Cotoneaster lucidus is a cold-hardy shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that turn scarlet, red, and purple in fall. It produces sweet flowers and berries that attract butterflies and birds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is pollution-tolerant, making it suitable for urban environments.
Cotoneaster apiculatus
Cotoneaster apiculatus is a hardy deciduous shrub known for its pollution tolerance and attractive seasonal changes. It features pretty pink flowers in late spring, followed by red cranberry-like fruits and glossy dark green foliage that turns purple and red in fall. This sprawling groundcover thrives in full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a versatile and durable choice for gardens.
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty' is a low-growing, wide-spreading plant with tiny white flowers in late spring. It features dark green foliage that turns Merlot red in fall, accompanied by coral-colored berries. This evergreen plant is ideal for mass plantings and slopes.
Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb'
Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb' is a dwarf, dense groundcover shrub with glossy leaves that turn crimson in autumn. It grows 1 to 2 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, ideal for erosion control and rock gardens.