PL#374
Silverstone
Cotoneaster 'RutCot1'
Not your typical cotoneaster! Silverstone™ cotoneaster’s delicate white flowers in spring and vibrant red fruit in fall are just two things to love about this plant; the real reason Silverstone™ stands out is its stunning silver foliage. The fuzzy foliage and low-growing, mounding habit will bring a unique texture to the garden or landscape, making it a perfect choice for ground cover, edging, or slopes. This Cotoneaster buxifolius is durable and easy to grow, showing excellent drought tolerance once established, and its outstanding deer resistance earned it a spot in our Deer Proof program. Silverstone™ cotoneaster was developed by Dr. John Ruter at the University of Georgia, who selected it out of a large batch of seedlings for having the best color and vigor compared to the others.
Public reference
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Species
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- Cultivar
- RutCot1
- Trade name
- SILVERSTONE
- Hardiness zones
- 5–10 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 2–3 ft
- Mature width
- 4–6 ft
- Description
- Not your typical cotoneaster! Silverstone™ cotoneaster’s delicate white flowers in spring and vibrant red fruit in fall are just two things to love about this plant; the real reason Silverstone™ stands out is its stunning silver foliage. The fuzzy foliage and low-growing, mounding habit will bring a unique texture to the garden or landscape, making it a perfect choice for ground cover, edging, or slopes. This Cotoneaster buxifolius is durable and easy to grow, showing excellent drought tolerance once established, and its outstanding deer resistance earned it a spot in our Deer Proof program. Silverstone™ cotoneaster was developed by Dr. John Ruter at the University of Georgia, who selected it out of a large batch of seedlings for having the best color and vigor compared to the others.
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- Deciduous / evergreen
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Site requirements
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- Drought tolerant
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- Flood tolerant
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Flowers
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Foliage
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Wildlife & safety
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- Deer resistant
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- Rodent resistant
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Use & care
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- Thornless
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- Has seed pods
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Legal
- Asexual propagation forbidden
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- Patent expires
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