Yellow Twig Dogwood vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) - TreeTime.ca

Yellow Twig Dogwood vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster lucidus

Cornus sericea flaviramea

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Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)
Yellow Twig Dogwood

The Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) is a dense, deciduous shrub that gets its name from the glossy dark green leaves that turn an eye-catching mix of red and purple in the fall.
It produces small, pink flowers in spring and by late summer they are followed by red berries that ripen to black. This plant is great for attracting wildlife as it is loved by both birds and butterflies.

While the Shiny Cotoneaster does produce berries, they are inedible to humans. This plant takes pruning and shearing well, making it easy to shape to your liking and is a great choice for a hedge or privacy screen in your yard.

Yellow Twig Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub with attractive, bright yellow bark.

It features delicate white, star-shaped flowers and white fruit. It is often used as a screen, and its wide-spreading roots help stabilize areas experiencing soil erosion.

Yellow Twig Dogwood complements Red Osier Dogwood, and it is a great filler to add winter color to shrub and flower gardens.

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) Quick Facts

Yellow Twig Dogwood Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: mix of yellow scarlet, red, purple
Flowers: small, pale pink
Bark: golden yellow in fall/winter
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Toxicity: may cause stomach upset

Other Names: hedge cotoneaster, shiny leaf cotoneaster