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Wall cotoneaster

Cotoneaster horizontalis
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Edible value1Medicinal value1Other uses3
Shrub0.5×1.5 mzone 3–7light shade

Will it grow where I live?

Wall cotoneaster is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Rosaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5 m
Spread
1.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
20 years
First yield
after 3 years
Hardiness
zone 3–7
Shade tolerance
light shade
Soil
Sand, Silt
Soil moisture
dry – moist
pH
6 – 7.5
suitable for hedgesground covernectar sourcepollen source

Uses

Edible1 of 10
Medicinal1 of 10
Other uses3 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Wall cotoneaster: how big does it get?

Wall cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.

Wall cotoneaster: what site does it need?

Wall cotoneaster tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.

Wall cotoneaster: is it hardy?

Wall cotoneaster is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Wall cotoneaster: will it grow in Central Europe?

Wall cotoneaster is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.

Wall cotoneaster: is it poisonous?

Individual parts of Wall cotoneaster are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.

Wall cotoneaster: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 1/10, Other uses 3/10.

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