Sungari redbead cotoneaster
Cotoneaster racemiflorus var. soongoricus
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, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Native Origins | N/A |
| 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. |
