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COTONEASTER horizontalis
Commonly known as Herring-bone cotoneaster, Rock cotoneaster
Herringbone cotoneaster with bright red berries
£14.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
NOTE. Invasive in the UK. Illegal to plant or cause to grow in the wild. Will grow to a considerable height against a wall. Wildlife plant - irresistible to insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, woolly aphids, webber moth caterpillars, scale insects, fireblight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousRounded to broadly elliptic small, glossy, dark-green leaves to 1cm (½in) long, turning red in autumn.
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White
Tinged pink. -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Orbicular
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Height
1m (3ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilBranches form a herringbone pattern.
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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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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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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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