Rockspray Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Seeds (Hardy Showy Fall Color)

Description: Rockspray Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Shrub Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Bonsai, Espalier, Ground Cover, Attracts Birds, Showy Flowers and Fruit, Fall Colors, Cold, Drought, Salt and Wind Tolerant Rockspray Cotoneaster is a hardy, dense, slow to moderate growing, semi-prostrate shrub that grows 2 to 3 feet tall and spreads over time to 6 to 8 feet wide on stiff, flattened, horizontal branching that features branchlets arranged in a fishbone pattern. Branching becomes somewhat tiered over time. Plants are deciduous in the northern parts of their growing range but semi-evergreen in the far southern locations. Rockspray Cotoneaster offers a nice example of a plant with four-season interest. Round to elliptic, glossy dark green leaves to 1/2” long are attractive throughout the growing season. Leaves on deciduous plants turn reddish-purple in the fall. Five-petaled, tiny white to pink flowers appear singly or in pairs in late spring. Bees are attracted to the flowers. Flowers are followed by bright scarlet fruits (pomes) 1/4” wide that mature in late summer to fall. The red berries persist thereafter and remain attractive into early winter but may show signs of shriveling and discoloration by mid-winter. By late winter the berries may attract hungry birds. Other Names: Rockspray cotoneaster, Rock cotoneaster, RockSpray cotoneaster, Quinceberry, Cotoneaster davidianaZone: 5 to 8Growth Rate: Slow to ModeratePlant Type: Semi-Evergreen Low Growing ShrubFamily: RosaceaeNative Range: Western China Height: 2 to 3 feet Spread: 6 to 8 feet Shape: Low dense ground cover with spreading branchesBloom Time: May-JuneBloom Color: Pink or White Flower/Fruit: Small pink or white single or paired flowers in spring. Red 1/4 inch pome fruits.Bark: Gray, smooth. Stems have a fishbone pattern.Sun: Full Sun to Part ShadeFall Color: Reddish PurpleDrought Tolerance: High, once establishedWater: Medium Maintenance: LowSite Requirements/Soil Tolerances: Best grown in moist, loamy, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Good drainage is important. This is a tough and adaptable plant that can withstand considerable poor soils. Established plants tolerate drought.Culture: If correctly sited, plants may require little pruning. Plants dislike hot summer conditions and often struggle south of USDA Zone 7.Uses: Bonsai. Rockspray cotoneaster is a valuable landscape plant that offers good foliage, flowers and fruit. Mass as a woody ground cover for sunny areas in the landscape including banks and slopes where it can also provide some erosion control. Sprawl over rocks in rock gardens or along stone walls. Can be espaliered. Sowing Cotoneaster horizontalis Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Pour Hot water over seed. Soak in water 24 Hours.Stratify: Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.Germination: Sow 1/8” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2023-11-12T00:26:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD