Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001969
11/12/99
Cotoneaster lucidus--Hedge Cotoneaster
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 9 ft Spread: 5 ft Form: upright
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Fruit: Black
Comments: Hedge cotoneaster has dark green foliage that
turns red or yellow to red in the fall. The black fruit
(Vis. 1) are not particularly ornamental. Conflicting
reports list the plant as being pest free as well as being
susceptible to a long list of problems.
This information is for educational purposes only. References
to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not
mentioned. This information becomes public property upon
publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU
Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise
a commercial product or company.
This file was generated from data base ZZ on 01/19/00.
Data base ZZ was last revised on 11/12/99.
For more information about this data base or its contents please contact
heatley@msue.msu.edu . Please read our
disclaimer for important
information about using our site.