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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 1 to 2 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Other: 1/4 red pomes
Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Fruits may persist through winter
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Pinkish-red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Groundcover
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Pollution
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cotoneaster
  • Hesse Cotoneaster

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Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-14
Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2018-05-22
"Cotoneaster 'Hessei', 2018 photo, Hess Cotoneaster, , USDA Hardi
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis
Date: 2017-08-09
Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2017-11-13
Cotoneaster 'Hessei' 2014, Hess Cotoneaster, kuh-toe-nee- ASS-tur
Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2018-05-22
"Cotoneaster 'Hessei', 2018 photo, Hess Cotoneaster, , USDA Hardi
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