European Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster intergerrimus

Rosaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced

Last updated May 10, 2026

Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height

7 ft

Site Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness

Zones 3a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Origin

Europe, including Britain, and northern Asia

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.