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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens' - Willowleaf Cotoneaster

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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Repens' is an adaptable evergreen affectionately known as the Willowleaf Cotoneaster. Praised for its low-growth and sprawling characteristics, this exceptional shrub enhances any landscape design with a splendid touch of nature. The Willowleaf Cotoneaster's glossy, willow-resembling dark green leaves are a sight to behold, as they gradually blaze into a fiery canvas of red and orange hues when fall sets in—a vibrant spectacle perfect for welcoming the season. With the arrival of late spring, this plant enamors with clusters of tiny, delicate-white blossoms, giving way to carnival-like red berries by autumn—an attractive contrast against the backdrop of its fall foliage. Besides being a sophisticated ground cover, the Willowleaf Cotoneaster stands out for its hardy demeanor, flourishing in variably sunny to partially shaded locales. It also thrives in well-drained soil conditions, requiring low-to-moderate water usage. This fantastic plant's resilience and multi-terrain tolerance make it not only a perfect choice for a novice gardener but also a remarkable addition to mass plantings, rock gardens, and slopes prone to erosion. With the Willowleaf Cotoneaster, experience the delight of an evergreen that offers you year-round beauty, adaptability, and robustness.

  • Size: Low-growing, sprawling habit
  • Flowers: Small, white blossoms in late spring
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, willow-like leaves, turns red-orange in fall
  • Water usage: Low to Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional feature: Produces bright red berries in autumn
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