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Black-fruited Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster melanocarpus, Rosaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

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

Cuban OreganoPlectranthus amboinicus
Pest Deterrent
Cretan BarberryBerberis cretica
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Vanhoutte SpiraeaSpiraea × vanhouttei

Both Rosaceae family shrubs share common pests including aphids, scale, and potential fire blight

Franchet's CotoneasterCotoneaster franchetii

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

Uses

Functions

WindbreakErosion ControlWildlife FoodHedge FormationCold Climate Barrier

Common Questions

What zones does Black-fruited Cotoneaster grow in?

Black-fruited Cotoneaster grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Black-fruited Cotoneaster?

Good companions for Black-fruited Cotoneaster include Cuban Oregano, Cretan Barberry.

Design guilds with Black-fruited Cotoneaster and see companion relationships visually.

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