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COTONEASTER hualiensis

Red berries.
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Taiwan -
DeciduousBroadly ovate to pointed, elliptic, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, turning striking red in autumn. Upper surfaces are shiny and puckered with sunken veins. Undersides are softly hairy
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect shrub with spreading branches. Produces cymes of 3-8 flowers, which hardly open, followed by bright red, almost spherical fruit to 1cm (½in) long
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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 - 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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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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 Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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