Spreading Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster divaricatus
Rosaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
5–6 ft
Spread
9 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
May to June
Fall Color
Red
Origin
central and western China divaricatus: spreading, growing
Watch for this season
Fire BlightHigh
Bloom Infection Window
AphidHigh
Peak Population & Dispersal
Phytophthora Root RotModerate
Growing Season Stress Expression
Diseases: Regionally Documented (4)
Pests: Regionally Documented (3)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.