Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader' - Scarlet Leader Cotoneaster

Scarlet Leader Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Scarlet Leader') is a variety of willowleaf cotoneaster, a shrub with narrow leaves, clusters of white flowers and red berries. It has white spring flowers, dark green leaves that turn reddish purple in fall, and abundant scarlet berries that last into winter. It is deciduous and deer resistant. It matures at about 1 to 2 feet tall and 6 feet or more wide with a spreading mound habit and a fast growth rate. Plant in full to part sun with average soil moisture. Hardy to USDA Zone 5.