Hedge Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster lucidus

Rosaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced

Last updated May 10, 2026

Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height

6–10 ft

Site Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Shade

Hardiness

Zones 3a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Fall Color

Red, yellow

Origin

northern Asia, especially the Altai Mountains

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.