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Cotoneaster franchetii - Franchet's Cotoneaster Seed - Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.
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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 1-2 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
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 South-Central, Thailand, Tibet
Introduced to: Austria, Belgium, British Columbia, California, France, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Oregon, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Washington
Native
Introduced

Cotoneaster franchetii

clean seed

Franchet Cotoneaster, Franchet's Cotoneaster, Orange Cotoneaster

In Stock: 0.546 lb (Total:0.546lb)
  • Cotoneaster franchetii

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Buying options

0.55 lb

Details

Germination:
83%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
98%
Seeds per lb:
27,720
Quantity:
0.55 lb
Collected in:
The Netherlands
Crop year:
2023
Min. hardiness zone:
6
Item ID:
1833779

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 1-2 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
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 South-Central, Thailand, Tibet
Introduced to: Austria, Belgium, British Columbia, California, France, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Oregon, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Washington
Native
Introduced
Cotoneaster franchetii, commonly known as Franchet's Cotoneaster or Orange Cotoneaster, is a versatile and robust deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub that adds both beauty and resilience to any landscape. Native to the mountainous regions of southern China, Myanmar, and northern Thailand, this plant flourishes in USDA zones 6 to 9, reaching heights of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of up to 8 feet. Its arching branches are adorned with glossy, gray-green leaves that reveal a white felty underside, adding texture and interest to gardens year-round. In July, it presents a dainty display of pink and white flowers, which are followed by an abundance of vibrant red-orange berries that persist into winter, providing visual appeal even in the colder months. These berries can be used to create a rose-tan dye.

Ideal for use as a hedge or for naturalizing spaces, Cotoneaster franchetii thrives in well-drained loams under full sun to part shade and is tolerant of drought and clay soils. With proper care and cultivation, including moderate watering and minimal pruning, Cotoneaster franchetii can become a striking focal point in any garden setting, offering year-round interest and a burst of color during autumn and winter.

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