Gamble's cotoneaster

How to Grow and Care for Gamble's cotoneaster

Gamble's cotoneaster · Cotoneaster gamblei

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 Gamble's cotoneaster

Gamble's cotoneaster
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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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 Gamble's cotoneaster?

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Gamble's cotoneaster?

Full sun

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

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What Soil Is Best for Gamble's cotoneaster?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Gamble's cotoneaster?

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

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How to Prune Gamble's 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 Gamble's cotoneaster?

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

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How to Transplant Gamble's cotoneaster?

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How to Care for Gamble's cotoneaster in Winter?

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How to Plant Gamble's cotoneaster?

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

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How to Repot Gamble's cotoneaster?

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

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The Toxicity of Gamble's cotoneaster

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

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Attributes of Gamble's cotoneaster

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginBhutan, India (Sikkim, Bengal)

Scientific Classification

Species
Cotoneaster gamblei
Genus
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
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