Emerald Beauty™ Cotoneaster

You've never seen a Contoneaster like this before. Emerald Beauty™ Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster × suecicus 'OSUCOT2') is such a mesmerizing green that you might find Dorthy herself getting sidetracked to admire it on her way to the iconic Emerald City!

This specimen was originally bred by Oregon State University to be especially disease resistant, especially against fire blight. Of course, the average person wouldn't see that, they'd simply be wowed by its evergreen color and petite flowers.

Emerald Beauty is an evergreen shrub with lovely deep green, glossy, foliage. The color is enjoyable all year round, making it a fantastic four-season interest piece for your garden!

Each year, in the late spring and early summer, the leaves are covered in copious amounts of petite, white flowers. They pack a flower power punch with their prominent yellow stamens.

Pollinators like butterflies will flutter by and land on a bloom or two for a tasty snack. Sit back and enjoy their colorful show all summer long. Of course, that's not all Emeral Beauty has in store.

Just as you're thinking you'll have to wait until next spring for the show to continue, this evergreen bush reveals yet another trick up its sleeve, bright orange berries!

Yes! As you dawn your fall sweaters and your comfy scarves, Emerald Beauty will burst forth with brilliant orange-red berries! The contrast between them and the deep green foliage will have you looking forward to the holiday season.

These berries aren't so good for human consumption but the wildlife nearby will go bananas! Birds love to eat them throughout the winter months to keep them full and happy. That means minimal berry mess, score!

From its glossy oval leaves to the splendid fruit display, adding an Emerald Beauty Cotoneaster to your garden is a no brainer! Order one or two for yourself today!

How to Use Emerald Beauty Cotoneaster in the Landscape

Use your Emerald Beauty across your landscape in just about any way you can imagine. The sky's the limit!

The low to the ground, compact growing habit of this specimen makes it perfect for front row planting! It'll provide a nice transition from yard to garden without overtaking and overpowering the pretty perennials behind it.

If you already have a perennial garden border, perhaps use Emerald Beauty as a true to form ground cover. It's sure to draw the eyes of those who pass by.

For larger, more open spaces, you can always use a few of these shrubs to create a mass planting worthy of the most experienced master gardeners!

Of course, cottage gardens are also a prime place to sneak one or two of these cotoneasters. The bright red-orange berries are sure to complete the fall aesthetic everyone is looking for these days. Plant one near a brick wall for the perfect fall Instagram background!

Would you call yourself a casual birdwatcher? If so Emerald Beauty is an evergreen shrub you'll want to add to your garden or border. It'll keep the nonmigratory birds coming throughout the cold winter months and keep you on your birdwatching toes!

#ProPlantTips for Care

If the only thing stopping you from adding this stunner to your garden is the everpresent dread of pruning than fear not! This Cotoneaster requires absolutely none to keep its neat and compact form!

When planting, you'll want to find a nice sunny spot for Emerald Beauty as it loves to bask in the sun rays all day long! Don't worry though, if all you have is part shade, it'll do just fine there as well. It's not extremely picky.

Soil is another matter. In order to grow the happiest, most successful plant, you'll want to make sure it's planted in well drained soil. Poorly draining soil and bad air circulation are the quickest way to make an unhappy plant.

Once Emerald Beauty is established, you won't have to worry about watering it overly often. Plus, this particular specimen was created to be especially disease resistant! No sick plants on your watch!

Glossy green leaves, showy white flowers, blazing red-orange berries, what more could you want. Don't hesitate, order an Emerald Beauty Cotoneaster to complete your garden projects today!