Black Cotoneaster Dark Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster melanocarpus)

You will get 19 seeds of Cotoneaster melanocarpus, BLACK COTONEASTER DARK COTONEASTER for planting.

The Black Cotoneaster, also known as Dark Cotoneaster, is a deciduous shrub with dark green leaves that turn deep crimson in the fall. It produces visually stunning black berries in late summer and fall, which serve as an important food source for birds and wildlife. This versatile plant can be used as a hedge, in group plantings, or as a standalone feature in any garden, and is suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 1-2 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed