Simons Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster simonsii
Rosaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
5–10 ft
Spread
6 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 6a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
may to july
Origin
Himalaya, Nepal, India (Khasi Hills) simonsii: after a Mr
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.