White Spruce vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) - TreeTime.ca

White Spruce vs Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster lucidus

Picea glauca

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster)
White Spruce

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.

White Spruce is a hardy, long-lived evergreen tree. It can grow in many soil types and moisture levels. And it can even tolerate significant amounts of shade. White spruce requires little maintenance and is well suited for use in shelterbelts, privacy screens, hedges, and as an ornamental in an urban setting.

Shiny Cotoneaster (Hedge Cotoneaster) Quick Facts

White Spruce Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
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
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Toxicity: may cause stomach upset

Other Names: hedge cotoneaster, shiny leaf cotoneaster
Other Names: alberta white spruce, canadian spruce, cat spruce, labrador spruce, northern spruce, pasture spruce, porsild spruce, skunk spruce, western white spruce