Cotoneaster nebrodensis

Cotoneaster nebrodensis

Native to:
Italy, Sicilia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Cotoneaster
Species:
Cotoneaster nebrodensis
USDA Symbol:
CONE7

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
red, orange

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to mountainous regions, prefers limestone substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–365 days
Notes:
Cotoneaster seeds often exhibit double dormancy and may take up to a year or more to germinate. Warm stratification followed by cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI