Franchet's Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster franchetii, Rosaceae

Zones

6–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-leaved BarberryBerberis × stenophylla

Pest Deterrent

Bois' Pea TreeCaragana boisii

Nitrogen Fixation

Red SageSalvia miltiorrhiza

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Tatarian HoneysuckleLonicera tatarica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Black-fruited CotoneasterCotoneaster melanocarpus

Identical species sharing all pests and diseases, including cotoneaster webworm and fire blight

Hedge CotoneasterCotoneaster lucidus

Related Cotoneaster species share cotoneaster webworm, scale insects, and fire blight susceptibility

Uses

Functions

WindbreakLiving FenceWildlife FoodErosion ControlOrnamental Screening

Edible Parts

Berries

Common Questions

What zones does Franchet's Cotoneaster grow in?

Franchet's Cotoneaster grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Franchet's Cotoneaster?

Good companions for Franchet's Cotoneaster include Narrow-leaved Barberry, Bois' Pea Tree, Red Sage, Tatarian Honeysuckle.

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