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 |
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. |