Use Cotoneaster lucidus × apiculatus 'Autumn Inferno®' when you want a clean, easy-care hedge with standout fall color. This upright, arching cotoneaster carries glossy green foliage through the growing season, then shifts to orange-red tones in autumn, followed by bright red berries that add late-season interest and bring birds to your yard.

Plant it in full sun for the strongest color and heaviest fruiting, though it will also perform in part shade. Give it well-drained soil; it adapts to many soil types but does not like consistently wet sites. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then water during extended dry spells once established.

At maturity it typically reaches about 60-72 inches tall with a spread around 48-60 inches, making it a good choice for low privacy hedging, foundation groupings, or as a structured accent in mixed borders. Space plants to allow airflow if you want dense growth without crowding, and mulch to moderate soil moisture and reduce weeds.

Prune to shape or maintain a formal hedge. For best results, prune after flowering or lightly trim during the growing season as needed to keep the outline tidy. With sun, drainage, and occasional maintenance, you will get a durable hedge with reliable seasonal color.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-7 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Attracts: Birds
• Evergreen: Yes

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