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SILVERSTONE™

Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster buxifolia

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Close up Silverstone cotoneaster's striking silver foliage A row of Silverstone cotoneaster planted in a garden Close up of the red fruit of Silverstone cotoneaster
  • Unique texture
  • Versatile habit
  • Deer Proof
Description

Not your typical cotoneaster! Silverstone™ cotoneaster’s delicate white flowers in spring and vibrant red fruit in fall are just two things to love about this plant; the real reason Silverstone™ stands out is its stunning silver foliage. The fuzzy foliage and low-growing, mounding habit will bring a unique texture to the garden or landscape, making it a perfect choice for ground cover, edging, or slopes. This Cotoneaster buxifolia is durable and easy to grow, showing excellent drought tolerance once established, and its outstanding deer resistance earned it a spot in our Deer Proof program. Silverstone™ cotoneaster was developed by Dr. John Ruter at the University of Georgia, who selected it out of a large batch of seedlings for having the best color and vigor compared to the others.

USDA Zone
5 - 10 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2-3'
Width
4-6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Tolerates sandy soils, clay soils, and anything in between. Not finicky about fertility or pH.

Pruning

Seldom needed, but may be pruned selectively in early spring. Blooms on old wood, so pruning will remove flowers and subsequent fruiting.

Uses

Cotoneaster offers a lot of versatility in the garden - it's a peerless groundcover, edging plant, or rock garden plant. It's also useful for planting on walls to accentuate its strongly cascading habit.

Growing Tips

Cotoneaster may be grown as a standard as well as a low, ground-hugging shrub. Good sun and air circulation ensure a healthy, handsome plant.

Features: Fall interest, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Cotoneaster, Common name: Cotoneaster, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fall interest, Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Cotoneaster, Common name: Cotoneaster, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage