Maire's cotoneaster

How to Grow and Care for Maire's cotoneaster

Maire's cotoneaster · Cotoneaster mairei

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions once established

Watering: Moderate watering schedule, deep soak during lengthy dry heat wavesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Maire's cotoneaster

Maire's cotoneaster
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering schedule, deep soak during lengthy dry heat waves
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingShrub slow-release feed applied once yearly in early spring time
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions once established

How to Water Maire's cotoneaster?

Moderate watering schedule, deep soak during lengthy dry heat waves

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Maire's cotoneaster?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Maire's cotoneaster?

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What Soil Is Best for Maire's cotoneaster?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Maire's cotoneaster?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Maire's cotoneaster?

Shrub slow-release feed applied once yearly in early spring time

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How to Prune Maire's cotoneaster?

For free-standing plants: Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering. For wall-trained specimens: On established wall-trained shrubs, shorten sideshoots to two to four buds from the framework; remove shoots growing towards the wall. Prune annually after flowering on last-year growth, or in late winter or early spring on current-year growth.

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How to Propagate Maire's cotoneaster?

Propagate from seed (tree/shrub), or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

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How to Transplant Maire's cotoneaster?

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How to Care for Maire's cotoneaster in Winter?

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How to Plant Maire's cotoneaster?

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions once established

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How to Repot Maire's cotoneaster?

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How to Harvest Maire's cotoneaster?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf and virus diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid

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The Toxicity of Maire's cotoneaster

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Maire's cotoneaster

Attributes of Maire's cotoneaster

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChina (Yunnan)

Scientific Classification

Species
Cotoneaster mairei
Genus
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
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