Sichuan cotoneaster

How to Grow and Care for Sichuan cotoneaster

Sichuan cotoneaster · Cotoneaster chuanus

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spellsSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Sichuan cotoneaster

Sichuan cotoneaster
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
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 Sichuan cotoneaster?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Sichuan cotoneaster?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Sichuan cotoneaster?

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What Soil Is Best for Sichuan cotoneaster?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Sichuan cotoneaster?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune Sichuan 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 Sichuan cotoneaster?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe in autumn, or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

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How to Transplant Sichuan cotoneaster?

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How to Care for Sichuan cotoneaster in Winter?

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How to Plant Sichuan cotoneaster?

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

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How to Repot Sichuan cotoneaster?

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How to Harvest Sichuan 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 brown scale, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid

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The Toxicity of Sichuan cotoneaster

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

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Attributes of Sichuan cotoneaster

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cotoneaster chuanus
Genus
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
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