You've never seen a Cotoneaster like this before. Emerald Beauty™ Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster × suecicus 'OSUCOT2') is such a mesmerizing green that you might find Dorthy herself getting sidetracked to admire it on her way to the iconic Emerald City!
This specimen was originally bred by Oregon State University to be especially disease resistant, especially against Fire Blight. Of course, the average person wouldn't see that, they'd simply be wowed by its evergreen color and petite flowers.
Emerald Beauty™ is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with lovely deep green, glossy, foliage. The color is enjoyable all year round, making it a fantastic four-season interest piece for your garden!
Each year, in the late spring and early summer, the leaves are covered in copious amounts of petite, white flowers. They pack a flower power punch with their prominent yellow stamens.
Pollinators like butterflies will flutter by and land on a bloom or two for a tasty snack. Sit back and enjoy their colorful show all summer long. Of course, that's not all Emerald Beauty™ has in store.
Just as you're thinking you'll have to wait until next spring for the show to continue, this evergreen bush reveals yet another trick up its sleeve, bright orange berries!
Yes! As you dawn your fall sweaters and your comfy scarves, Emerald Beauty™ will burst forth with brilliant orange-red berries! The contrast between them and the deep green foliage will have you looking forward to the holiday season!
These berries aren't so good for human consumption but the wildlife nearby will go bananas! Birds love to eat them throughout the winter months to keep them full and happy. That means minimal berry mess, score!
From its glossy oval leaves to the splendid fruit display, adding an Emerald Beauty™ Cotoneaster to your garden is a no-brainer!
18-24" tall x 3-4' wide
Zones 5-9
Full sun