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In respect to this, what does a cotoneaster plant look like?
Creeping Cotoneasters, Cotoneaster adpressus are deciduous, mounding plants that only grow 12"-18" tall, but will spread up to 6 feet. The shiny green leaves have wavy margins and turn to a maroon red in the fall. Produces a profusion of bright red, ½" fruit in the fall.
Then, when should you plant cotoneaster?
When, Where and How to Plant Depending on the species, cotoneaster is hardy to zone 4 in New England. Deciduous species are the hardiest for New England. Purchase plants from a local garden center and plant from spring to early fall in well-drained, fertile soil, amended with compost.
Cotoneasters need no special soil and will grow well in any ordinary ground as long as it is not waterlogged or very wet in winter. If anything, being naturally trees and shrubs of rocky areas, they like well-drained soil, a little on the dry side. Plant any of these when conditions improve.