Peking Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster acutifolius var. lucidus
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Peking Cotoneaster highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Looking for a great hedging solution to give structure to your landscape? Imagine shiny, dark green foliage paired with sweet flowers covering every stem in spring. Even better - this hedge is easy-care and full of charm!
Want to feed butterflies and songbirds with zero effort? Then add the Peking Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster acutifolius var. lucidus) to your shortlist today. This flowering shrub offers four-season interest and a reputation for toughness.
Peking Cotoneaster is a deciduous shrub with slender, upright, spreading branches. Young plants grow straight and tidy, but with time, they mature into a rounded, elegant form in open, sunny areas.
In mid-spring, apple blossom-like pink buds open to reveal soft white petals. Pollinators adore these blooms, and butterflies flock in for nectar. By late summer, small black berries form, lasting into winter until hungry songbirds swoop in for a feast.
The foliage is glossy and deep green all summer, then transforms into a fiery finale of scarlet, orange, and purplish tones in fall. A true four-season showstopper!
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Key Features
- Elegant, shiny green foliage
- Pink, apple blossom-like flowers in spring
- Bird-friendly black berries that persist into winter
- Fast-growing and hardy to -40°F
- Brilliant scarlet, orange, and purple fall colors
- Versatile use as a hedge, screen, specimen, or anchor shrub
Landscaping Uses
From a distance, you might think this is a Holly - the handsome shiny green leaves give that impression. But don't be fooled! This hardy shrub laughs at frigid temperatures, thriving even at -40°F. In fact, gardeners in Canada and Alaska espalier Cotoneaster on walls or train them into unique forms. These hedging plants are incredibly cold-hardy and adaptable!
This classic flowering bush is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, or property borders. It provides flowers, berries, and stunning fall color all in one package. Use Peking Cotoneaster as:
- A dense, informal flowering hedge
- A backdrop to garden beds and perennial borders
- A privacy screen along sidewalks or property lines
- A substitute for Boxwood or Privet in deer-resistant landscapes
- Bird-friendly shelterbelts in open yards
- A sheared hedge in formal settings for modern design
- A multi-trunked accent tree when limbed up
- A hardy foundation planting with Autumn Inferno® Cotoneaster companions
Care & Maintenance
Peking Cotoneaster thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This deciduous flowering shrub is pollution-tolerant, very adaptable, and easy to grow. All it asks for is well-drained soil and enough sunlight.
- Planting Time: Spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Adaptable to most soil types, but must have good drainage
- Moisture Needs: Moderate - use the Finger Test to check soil moisture. Provide regular water during the first year to establish strong roots.
- Mulching: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch over the root zone to regulate soil moisture.
- Fertilization: Use compost or balanced shrub fertilizer in early spring.
- Pruning: Prune right after flowering if shaping is desired. It can also be sheared for hedges.
- Special Perks: Pollution-tolerant, deer-resistant, low-maintenance, and extremely cold-hardy.
Don't forget to add Nature Hills Root Booster to your planting hole for lifelong root support.
We regularly sell out of this magnificent shrub. Order now, and enjoy the beauty, wildlife value, and easy care of Peking Cotoneaster from Nature Hills Nursery!
