Planting and Growing Himalyan cotoneaster
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate watering when young, drought resistant at mature stage |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Slow-release shrub fertilizer topdressed once each spring |
| Toxicity | Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Himalyan cotoneaster?
Moderate watering when young, drought resistant at mature stage
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Himalyan cotoneaster?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Himalyan cotoneaster?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Himalyan cotoneaster?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Himalyan cotoneaster?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Himalyan cotoneaster?
Slow-release shrub fertilizer topdressed once each spring
Learn more →How to Prune Himalyan 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.
Learn more →How to Propagate Himalyan cotoneaster?
See cultivation notes
Learn more →How to Transplant Himalyan cotoneaster?
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Learn more →How to Care for Himalyan cotoneaster in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Himalyan cotoneaster?
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND AND WALES. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information
Learn more →How to Repot Himalyan cotoneaster?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Himalyan cotoneaster?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Himalyan cotoneaster
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling