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Shrubs · MCH exam plant
Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster apiculatus
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Shrub
Key ID features
Small glossy leaves, red berries, herringbone branching pattern, low spreading
| Botanical name | Cotoneaster apiculatus |
|---|---|
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Cotoneaster |
| Category | Shrubs |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4b–7b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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