Willowleaf Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster salicifolius

Rosaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced

Last updated March 8, 2026

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This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.

Quick Facts

Height

6-8 ft

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness

Zone Zones 6a–8b

Origin

Western China

Diseases (4)

Venturia inaequalis Scab Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Erwinia amylovora Fire Blight Phytophthora spp. (P Phytophthora Root Rot

Pests (3)

Tetranychidae Spider mite Cotoneaster fall-webworm Aphidoidea Aphid

Cultivars (1)

'Autumn Fire'

Common name: Autumn Fire Cotoneaster; Mature height: 2–3 ft

Hardy to USDA Zone 5