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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' - Scarlet Leader Willowlead Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' - Scarlet Leader Willowlead Cotoneaster

Scarlet Leader is a ground-cover cotoneaster. In the Autumn and through the Winter the foliage will turn burgundy. In the spring white flowers will appear followed by red berries in the fall and winter. Same plant as 'Repens', just a lower growing variety. * Seldom Damaged by Deer * Got questions? (336) 857-2131 or e-mail: request@tomscreeknursery.com Photo courtesy of our growing friends at Flowerwood Nursery in Loxley, AL Ornamental Characteristics Category Shrub or Ground-cover Environmental Characteristics

sun to partial shade deer resistant Piedmont NC plants low growing shrub 3 gallon evergreen groundcover slope planting winter interest white flowers red berries groundcover shrub 2 gallon drought tolerant once established four season interest cotoneaster
$ 12.00 $ 12.00
  • Size
  • Latin Name
  • Foliage Type
  • Height
  • Spread
  • Shape
  • Primary Foliage Color
  • Seasonal Foliage Color
  • Flowering Season
  • Flower Color
  • Growth Rate
  • Sun Preferences
  • Water Preferences
  • Cold Hardiness Zone
  • Fruits
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Specifications

Size 2 gallon container, 3 gallon container
Latin Name Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader'
Foliage Type Evergreen
Height 1'-2'
Spread 4'-6'
Shape Spreading Ground-cover
Primary Foliage Color Dark Green
Seasonal Foliage Color Burgundy
Flowering Season Spring
Flower Color White
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Preferences Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences Average: Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage
Cold Hardiness Zone 6-9
Fruits Red