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Wentworth Highbush Cranberry vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster lucidus

Viburnum trilobum Wentworth

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Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)
Wentworth Highbush Cranberry

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.

Wentworth Highbush Cranberry is an ample producer that will make you think of the perfect cranberry sauce when you see it. Its huge fruit is delectable in jellies and sauces. In the spring it bears clusters of white flowers, contrasted against green vegetation that turns a rich red in the fall. Magnificent in garden borders or mass planting, you’ll appreciate your cranberry on your table and in your yard.

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) Quick Facts

Wentworth Highbush Cranberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 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
Fall colour: brilliant red
Berries: 12mm, edible red berries
Flowers: small, pale pink
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: may cause stomach upset

Other Names: hedge cotoneaster, shiny leaf cotoneaster
Other Names: wentworth redwing cranberry