orange cotoneaster

How to Grow and Care for orange cotoneaster

orange cotoneaster · Cotoneaster aurantiacus

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

Watering: Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferredSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing orange cotoneaster

orange cotoneaster
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
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; tolerant of dry conditions once established

How to Water orange cotoneaster?

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for orange cotoneaster?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for orange cotoneaster?

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What Soil Is Best for orange cotoneaster?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize orange cotoneaster?

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

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How to Prune orange cotoneaster?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate orange cotoneaster?

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

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How to Transplant orange cotoneaster?

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How to Care for orange cotoneaster in Winter?

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How to Plant orange cotoneaster?

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

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How to Repot orange cotoneaster?

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How to Harvest orange cotoneaster?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus

Pests

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

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The Toxicity of orange cotoneaster

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

More General Info About orange cotoneaster

Attributes of orange cotoneaster

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitInformation to be completed
OriginChina (Sichuan)

Scientific Classification

Species
Cotoneaster aurantiacus
Genus
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
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FAQs About orange cotoneaster

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