Cotoneaster roseus
Cotoneaster roseus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, India, Pakistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Cotoneaster
- Species:
- Cotoneaster roseus
- USDA Symbol:
- CORO12
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 250 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, fertile, loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Cotoneaster seeds exhibit double dormancy; warm stratification followed by cold stratification improves germination. Germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI