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Key characteristics

Family: Rosaceae
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Width: 8 to 12 feet
Flower color: Small, white flowers in clusters
Foliage color: Glossy, dark green leaves that turn bronze or reddish-purple in the fall
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring to shape or control size
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Birds, which are drawn to the abundant red berries that persist through winter, and pollinators, attracted to the flowers

Shrubs

Cotoneaster coriaceus

Parney Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster coriaceus is an evergreen shrub admired for its lush foliage, small flowers, and vibrant fruit. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers that attract pollinators. These blooms give way to bright red berries in autumn, which persist into winter, providing color and a valuable food source for birds.

Native to western China, Cotoneaster coriaceus is known for its arching branches and leathery, dark green leaves that offer year-round greenery.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Hedging & Privacy
Slopes & Banks
Wildlife Gardens

Companion plants

Gaura · Weigela · Salvia · Baptisia · Lilies · Mexican feather grass

Design tip

Heavy clusters of red berries can turn this evergreen into a colorful feature from autumn well into winter. Its arching branches are especially attractive where they have room to cascade naturally, allowing the fruit to remain visible rather than disappearing into crowded surrounding foliage.

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