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
Becoming naturalised in the UK -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Tibet, northern and central China -
DeciduousDark green, glossy leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning red in autumn
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubShrub with bushy habit. Small flowers are followed by red fruits which ripen to black and persist into winter
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
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Cotoneaster - Growing Guide
