Cotoneaster rotundifolius

Cotoneaster rotundifolius

Native to:
China, India, Nepal

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Cotoneaster
Species:
Cotoneaster rotundifolius
USDA Symbol:
CORO13

Growth Characteristics

Height:
250 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and open areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Seeds exhibit double dormancy; warm stratification followed by cold stratification improves germination. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI