Rock Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster horizontalis
A striking groundcover with a unique fishbone branch pattern and vibrant red berries.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 5-7 Ft.
- Height
- 1-2 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 7
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 2
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Cotoneaster horizontalis is a dense, slow-growing deciduous shrub renowned for its distinctive horizontal, tiered branching that resembles a fishbone pattern. It typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height while spreading up to 8 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, erosion control on slopes, or cascading over stone walls. Its small, glossy green leaves turn a brilliant reddish-purple in autumn, complemented by tiny pink flowers in spring and showy scarlet berries in fall.