crowded-leaf cotoneaster

How to Grow and Care for crowded-leaf cotoneaster

crowded-leaf cotoneaster · Cotoneaster congestus

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

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing crowded-leaf cotoneaster

crowded-leaf cotoneaster
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early 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 or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions once established

How to Water crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

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What Soil Is Best for crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune crowded-leaf 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 crowded-leaf 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 crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

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How to Care for crowded-leaf cotoneaster in Winter?

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How to Plant crowded-leaf 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 crowded-leaf cotoneaster?

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How to Harvest crowded-leaf 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 crowded-leaf cotoneaster

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

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Attributes of crowded-leaf cotoneaster

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming · Bushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cotoneaster congestus
Genus
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
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