{"product_id":"cotoneaster-de-pekin","title":"Peking Cotoneaster","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeking Cotoneaster (\u003cem\u003eCotoneaster acutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Privacy Hedge and Wildlife Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peking Cotoneaster (\u003cem\u003eCotoneaster acutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to fast-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003every cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaches \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 ft at maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and urban plantings, it offers attractive red berries in fall and excellent tolerance to pruning and tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Peking Cotoneaster for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA durable and adaptable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Decisious shrub\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e perfect for cold climates, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cotoneaster\" title=\"Peking Cotoneaster\"\u003ePeking Cotoneaster\u003c\/a\u003e is widely used for dense hedges and screening in Canadian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy \/ Hedge \/ Windbreak \/ Urban planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries + dense branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Asia, widely planted in North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy and clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutral to slightly alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and roadside conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates, wind, and moderate drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrub Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 ft (2–4 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, adaptable to sandy and clay soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Peking Cotoneaster Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Peking Cotoneaster if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003eprivacy within 3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003emedium to large yard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zones 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003eberries + dense screening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for \u003cstrong\u003ehedges, windbreaks, or property borders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a completely maintenance-free shrub (needs pruning for shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in very wet, poorly drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty border planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peking Cotoneaster forms a \u003cstrong\u003edense, upright structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, responds well to \u003cstrong\u003eregular pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e, and produces \u003cstrong\u003eberries that attract birds\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for both functional and ornamental uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes Peking Cotoneaster Special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical shrub with strong seasonal appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pinkish-white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense green foliage creates effective screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red berries and reddish foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branch structure maintains hedge form and visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Peking Cotoneaster is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and performs well in harsh winter climates, including wind and snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from strong winds if newly planted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–8 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft between plants for hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease during dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Peking Cotoneaster grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs well in Zones 2–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another plant for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—self-fertile and produces berries on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—roots are not considered invasive and are suitable for residential planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to moderate—berries and leaves drop seasonally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare With Similar Shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.3375%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.0922%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2987%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.1465%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.3375%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/peking-cotoneaster\" title=\"Peking cotoneaster (Cotoneaster acutifolius)\"\u003ePeking Cotoneaster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.0922%;\"\u003eModerate–Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2987%;\"\u003eDense hedge + berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.1465%;\"\u003ePrivacy and screening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.3375%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-chokecherry\" title=\"Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-chokeberry\" title=\"Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-chokeberry\" title=\"Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa)\"\u003eBlack Chokeberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.0922%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2987%;\"\u003eBlack berries + strong fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.1465%;\"\u003eHedges, low-maintenance landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.3375%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/arrowwood\" title=\"Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/arrowwood\" title=\"Arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum)\"\u003eArrowwood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.0922%;\"\u003eModerate-Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2987%;\"\u003eDense branching; flowers + berries; adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.1465%;\"\u003eHedges, screens, naturalized areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eShrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collectino: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eZone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/deciduous-shrubs-pruning\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\"\u003eWhy, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (100 ml)","offer_id":47260441280831,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47260441313599,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Cotoneaster-de-Pekin-Cotoneaster-acutifolius-illustration.jpg?v=1702954667","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/peking-cotoneaster","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}