PatternBaseHedge Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster lucidus, Rosaceae
Zones
3–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Altai HawthornCrataegus altaica
Both Rosaceae members susceptible to fire blight and share common scale insects and mites
Franchet's CotoneasterCotoneaster franchetiiRelated Cotoneaster species share cotoneaster webworm, scale insects, and fire blight susceptibility
Tatarian HoneysuckleLonicera tataricaDense hedge cotoneaster may shade out honeysuckle and both can become invasive in temperate regions
Uses
Functions
Formal HedgingCold Winds ProtectionDense ScreeningCoppicing
Common Questions
What zones does Hedge Cotoneaster grow in?
Hedge Cotoneaster grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.
What are good companion plants for Hedge Cotoneaster?
Good companions for Hedge Cotoneaster include Himalayan Blue Bamboo.
Design guilds with Hedge Cotoneaster and see companion relationships visually.
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