Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Cotoneaster

Species:

Cotoneaster fruticosus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may exhibit dormancy and germination can be erratic even after stratification. Some seeds may require a second winter to germinate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI