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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, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

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

Native to: Asia, China, Europe, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal

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Cotoneaster melanocarpusCotoneaster melanocarpus

Black Cotoneaster, Dark-Fruited Cotoneaster

In Stock: 0.612 lb (Total:0.612lb)

Cotoneaster melanocarpus

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0.61 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

29,576

Quantity:

0.61 lb

Collected in:

Poland

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831774

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, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

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

Native to: Asia, China, Europe, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting allure of Cotoneaster melanocarpus, commonly known as Black Cotoneaster or Dark-Fruited Cotoneaster. This captivating deciduous shrub, native to a vast range from Europe and Western Asia to Mongolia, stands out in gardens. Reaching heights of 4 to 8 feet, this bushy and adaptable plant showcases young wood covered in soft down. Its broadly oval or ovate leaves, growing up to 2 inches long, are dark green and often exhibit a charming, hairy texture, while the underside remains distinctively greyish woolly.

In May, Black Cotoneaster delights with its striking display of pinkish-white flowers. Appearing in gracefully pendulous cymose panicles, these delicate blossoms may measure 1 to 2 inches long, with larger clusters boasting up to forty flowers. The shrub is further distinguished by its black, globose fruit, about ¼ inch across. Initially introduced to England from Vienna in 1826, this Siberian native offers both a visually arresting presence and a rich horticultural history, making it the most attractive of the black-fruited cotoneasters. Perfect for creating a lively, year-round focal point in your garden.