Cotoneaster, Northern Borders

Cotoneaster horizontalis

$24.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Back for the 2026 season.

Northern Borders™ Cotoneaster is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. It features tiny clusters of pink flowers along the branches in mid spring. It has attractive white-variegated dark green foliage. The tiny glossy round leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.

Mature Height: 24 - 36"

Mature Spread: 3' - 5'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun

Water Needs: Low

Mature Height: 24 - 36"

Mature Spread: 3' - 5'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun

Water Needs: Low

Mature Height: 24 - 36"

Mature Spread: 3' - 5'

Sunlight Exposure: Sun

Water Needs: Low

Plant Profile

Cotoneaster, Northern Borders

Sunlight Exposure

Sun

Water Needs

Low

Landscape Use

Border

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Shape

Mounding

Flowering Season

Spring

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Benefits Birds

Season of Interest

Spring, Fall

Fall Color

Orange, Yellow-Gold

Garden Performance & Beauty

None

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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