COTONEASTER
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COTONEASTER
Vast selection of easy-to-grow shrubs ranging from prostrate ground huggers to the magnificent "Cornubia" and frigidus with yellow or red berries.
Genus of more than 400 species of deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen shrubs and trees from woodland and rocky areas in northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and northern Africa.
A UK (Wales) native, the critically endangered C. cambricus, Creigafal y Gogarth, "rock apple of Gogarth (Great Orme)", is at present struggling for existence at Great Orme, Conwy.
Very useful as a source of nectar for bees in the "June gap", but, except for the above, non-native and invasive.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds (yellow berries not taken readily by birds) -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
China. Garden origin Exbury, Southampton, UK. -
EvergreenNarrowly pointed, deeply-veined, mid-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Lanceolate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, arching shrub. Flowers in large clusters. Fruit becomes pink-tinged in winter.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilWill tolerate a dry position when established.
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Full sun
for best berry production. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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Cotoneaster - Growing Guide
