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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 1-2 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: acid treatment should be tested on a small sample, before subjecting the entire seed lot

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Tibet, Xinjiang

Introduced to: Austria, Belgium, British Columbia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Illinois, Indiana, Kenya, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, New Zealand South, Norway, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, Washington, Wisconsin

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Cotoneaster divaricatusCotoneaster divaricatus

Spreading Cotoneaster

In Stock: 1.397 lb (Total:1.397lb)

Cotoneaster divaricatus

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

21,574

Quantity:

1.4 lb

Collected in:

Hungary

Crop year:

2008

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

17915

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 1-2 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: acid treatment should be tested on a small sample, before subjecting the entire seed lot

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Tibet, Xinjiang

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Introduced

The Spreading Cotoneaster, also known as Cotoneaster divaricatus, is a beautiful deciduous shrub that can grow up to 5-6 feet tall and spreads to 6-8 feet wide. Native to China but thriving in the U.S. Midwest and East, this plant boasts glossy green leaves that turn to attractive shades of orange and red in autumn, as well as dark red autumn fruit that persists into winter. Its mound-like, spreading habit and arching branches that reach the ground make it ideal for informal hedging. The small, pink-tinged white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by bright red, egg-shaped fruits that are 1/2 inch long. Spreading Cotoneaster is perfect for planting on rocky slopes, gullies, forests, shrubwoods, and thickets and grows best in elevations ranging from 1600 to 3400 meters. It is also celebrated for its rose-tan dye obtained from its fruit. For those seeking a beautiful and practical addition to their garden, the Spreading Cotoneaster is sure to impress. Visit plants.usda.gov to learn more about this stunning plant.