Willowleaf Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster salicifolius
Rosaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
6-8 ft
Spread
5-6 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained To Moist
Soil pH
neutral
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 6a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Fall Color
Red
Origin
Western China
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)
Cultivars (1)
'Autumn Fire'
Common name: Autumn Fire Cotoneaster; Mature height: 2–3 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 5
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.