Description

Carpet type cotoneaster with dark green, glossy leaves, turning to bronzy-red in fall; bright coral-red fruit attracts birds in late summer and into the winter; higher resistance to fireblight than other cotoneasters

Landscape Attributes

Royal Beauty Cotoneaster is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.

Royal Beauty Cotoneaster is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Royal Beauty Cotoneaster will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.