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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

An excellent, low-growing groundcover with dark, glossy green leaves. Foliage develops a reddish-purple color in winter. Heavy scarlet fruit persists through winter. Semi-evergreen.


  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5-8
  • Tall:3 Feet
  • Wide:8 Feet
  • Spacing:4-6 Feet

Foliage Color
Green
Purple
Red
Best Usage
Border or Bed
Mass Planting
Naturalizing
Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Good Drainage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Winter
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Additional Information about Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

An excellent, low-growing groundcover with dark, glossy green leaves. Foliage develops a reddish-purple color in winter. Heavy scarlet fruit persists through winter. Semi-evergreen.