Sungari redbead cotoneaster

A gracefully arching larger shrub with dark green leaves above and gray-white beneath. Abundant red fruit in early fall. From the Cheyenne High Plans Horticulture Research Station, where it has survived for 40+ years receiving only natural precipitation. Thought to be one of the hardiest of all the cotoneasters, this shrub is resistant to most pests and diseases. Xeriscape.

Plant Type	Shrub
Height	6-8 feet
Width	6-8 feet
Flowering Season	Late spring
Flower Color	White
Sun	Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to xeric
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 3-8
Soil Type	Clay, loam or sandy soil
Deer Resistant	Yes
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	No
North American Native	No
Year Introduced	2017
Annual Commercial Maintenance	Remove a few larger canes to base every 3-5 years to maintain healthy fresh growth habit. Leave it alone or shear in spring to shape into a hedge.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Follow annual maintenance.
Elevation Guide	Up to 7500 ft.