About Cotoneaster divaricatus Rehder & E.H.Wilson
Cotoneaster divaricatus, commonly called spreading cotoneaster, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to China, and has been introduced to a number of regions outside its native range: Ontario in Canada, the Midwest of the United States, northern and central Europe, Kenya, and the South Island of New Zealand. This shrub grows to 1.8 meters (6 feet) in height and spreads out to 2.4 meters (8 feet) wide. It is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 7. The Missouri Botanical Garden considers it a valuable plant for landscaping. The Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International includes it in its Invasive Species Compendium.
