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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification | if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: China, East Himalaya, Mongolia, Siberia

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Cotoneaster acutifoliusCotoneaster acutifolius

Peking Cotoneaster

In Stock: 27.655 lb (Total:27.655lb)

Cotoneaster acutifolius

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27.66 lb MT

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Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

20,712

Quantity:

27.66 lb

Collected in:

Montana

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835492

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification | if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: China, East Himalaya, Mongolia, Siberia

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Peking Cotoneaster, or Cotoneaster acutifolius, is a versatile, hardy shrub perfect for adding an elegant touch to your landscape. Native to northern and western China and the Himalayas, this deciduous shrub graces gardens with a robust, upright habit, typically reaching 6-10 feet both in height and breadth. Its rounded top and soft, pubescent twigs set the stage for a spectacular seasonal show. In spring, enjoy clusters of pinkish-white, five-petaled flowers, modest yet charming, followed by striking black fruits that persist into winter. The dull green, ovate to elliptic leaves start their journey with a soft, fuzzy texture, transitioning to vibrant shades of orange and red in the fall. With its semi-erect form, Peking Cotoneaster thrives in well-drained soils, adaptable to a range of pH levels and demonstrating medium drought tolerance. Ideal for hedgerows or as a stand-alone feature, it's widely used in ornamental plantings and offers moderate growth, making it a reliable choice for your garden oasis.