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Franchet Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster franchetii
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 6a – Zone 9a
A semi-evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches, small gray-green leaves, and clusters of white to pale pink flowers followed by orange-red berries that persist into winter. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for wildlife.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
8–10′ tall × 8–12′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 6aZone 9a
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9a
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFallWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Southeast Tibet, Yunnan
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowerosion control
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Cornubia' is a popular semi-evergreen selection with larger berries and more vigorous growth, reaching up to 12 feet tall.
