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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

Willowleaf Cotoneaster

An excellent, low-growing groundcover with dark, glossy green leaves. Foliage develops a reddish-purple color in winter. Heavy scarlet fruit persists through winter. Semi-evergreen.


  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5-8
  • Tall:3 Feet
  • Wide:8 Feet
  • Spacing:4-6 Feet

Foliage Color
• Green
• Purple
• Red
Best Usage
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing
• Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
• Good Drainage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Winter
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Growth Rate
• Slow
Additional Information about Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'

An excellent, low-growing groundcover with dark, glossy green leaves. Foliage develops a reddish-purple color in winter. Heavy scarlet fruit persists through winter. Semi-evergreen.