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
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Botanic Name

Cotoneaster acutifolius

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Pronunciation

kot-on-ee-ASS-ter a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-us

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Mature Height

6 to 10 ft.

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Mature Spread

6 to 10 ft.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

pinkish-white

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Bloom time

May to June

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Asia

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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