Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Cotoneaster

Species:

Cotoneaster acutifolius

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, loamy or sandy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky and open slopes