COTONEASTER x suecicus 'Skogholm'
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COTONEASTER x suecicus 'Skogholm'
Wide spreading habit with small coral-red fruits. Good ground cover
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 and birds -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
China. -
EvergreenGlossy, dark green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long.
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White
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Prostrate habit. Sparsely flowered and berried.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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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) -
Fertile well drained soilWill tolerate a dry position when established.
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Full sun
Full sun for best berry production. -
Partial shade
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cotoneaster - Growing Guide