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Cotoneaster praecox
'Boer'
Boer Cotoneaster
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Cotoneaster |
| Species |
| praecox |
| Cultivar |
| 'Boer' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 |
| Height |
| 40 cm |
| Spread |
| 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Arching habit while leaves are dark green above, light green below and somewhat waxy. |
| Shape |
| Arching habit. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Arching branches bear large, orange-red fruits. Has glossy, obtuse leaves which turn bright red in autumn. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Foliage is waxy, dark green above, silvery green below turning brilliant red in October. Small bright red berries last through to February. |
| Colour Description |
| Autumn colour is a brilliant red. |
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