Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster is a versatile shrub group used for groundcover, hedging, and mass plantings thanks to its adaptability and four-season interest. Many forms produce small spring flowers followed by bright red or orange berries that persist into winter and attract birds. Foliage is typically small and glossy, turning red or bronze in fall. Depending on species and cultivar, cotoneaster may grow as a low spreading groundcover, arching shrub, or upright hedge. It is commonly used along slopes, retaining walls, and foundation beds where durable, low-maintenance coverage is needed.