Peking Cotoneaster
Peking cotoneaster is a dense, medium-sized shrub. It has glossy, small green leaves. In spring, small, pinkish-white flowers appear. They turn into beautiful glossy black fruit late in the summer, which persist into winter. On the inside, the berries are white and mealy (not edible).
Although its appearance is not that remarkable, it is a very dependable, low-maintenance option guaranteed to grow well in the Colorado Springs area.
Peking Cotoneaster
Peking cotoneaster is a dense, medium-sized shrub. It has glossy, small green leaves. In spring, small, pinkish-white flowers appear. They turn into beautiful glossy black fruit late in the summer, which persist into winter. On the inside, the berries are white and mealy (not edible).
Although its appearance is not that remarkable, it is a very dependable, low-maintenance option guaranteed to grow well in the Colorado Springs area.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Cotoneaster acutifolius
Pronunciation
kot-on-ee-ASS-ter a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-us
Mature Height
6 to 10 ft.
Mature Spread
6 to 10 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pinkish-white
Bloom time
May to June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Asia
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
Performance
There is one Peking cotoneaster planted at the Xeriscape Garden growing in a part-shade location. It is a nice-looking, medium to large shrub. This plant grows well throughout the Colorado Springs area.
Maintenance
Prune out dead or damaged branches as needed.