Pyrenees Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster congestus

Rosaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced

Last updated May 10, 2026

Plant Profile

Site Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness

Zones 6a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Origin

the Himalayas

Fire BlightHigh

Bloom Infection Window

Peak Population & Dispersal

Phytophthora Root RotModerate

Growing Season Stress Expression

Diseases: Regionally Documented (4)

Venturia spp. — multiple host-specific species: V Scab Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Erwinia amylovora Fire Blight Phytophthora spp. (P Phytophthora Root Rot

Pests: Regionally Documented (3)

Tetranychidae Spider mite Cotoneaster fall-webworm Aphidoidea Aphid

Data Maturity

Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.