Cotoneaster, 1 gal, Hedge/Peking

An excellent shrub for hedges or mixed into the landscape. Takes heavy pruning well to create formal or informal appearance as well as control the size. Pinkish flowers in spring followed by black fruit in fall. The glossy, dark green leaves turn a brilliant orange-red in the fall.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 2.5m (6 – 8 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5m (4 – 5 ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Pale pink
Flowering Time: May – June
Foliage Colour: Dark green, turns to orange-red in the fall
Fruit: Ornamental black berries in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary, although pruning to ground level when old to rejuvenate fresh new growth is recommended. Prune to remove broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun, partial shade
Watering: Water regularly.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained soil. Tolerates poor soil conditions.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.