Franchet's cotoneaster

How to Grow and Care for Franchet's cotoneaster

Franchet's cotoneaster · Cotoneaster franchetii

Grow in full sun or partial shade in any soil that is well-drained; for hedging plant 40-60cm apart

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 Franchet's cotoneaster

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well 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 full sun or partial shade in any soil that is well-drained; for hedging plant 40-60cm apart

How to Water Franchet's cotoneaster?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Franchet's cotoneaster?

Full sun · Partial shade

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

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What Soil Is Best for Franchet's cotoneaster?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Franchet's cotoneaster?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Franchet's cotoneaster?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate Franchet's cotoneaster?

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

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How to Transplant Franchet's cotoneaster?

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How to Care for Franchet's cotoneaster in Winter?

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How to Plant Franchet's cotoneaster?

Grow in full sun or partial shade in any soil that is well-drained; for hedging plant 40-60cm apart

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How to Repot Franchet's cotoneaster?

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How to Harvest Franchet's cotoneaster?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus

Pests

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

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The Toxicity of Franchet's cotoneaster

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

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Attributes of Franchet's cotoneaster

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen · Semi evergreen
HabitInformation to be completed
OriginChina (Yunnan)

Scientific Classification

Species
Cotoneaster franchetii
Genus
Cotoneaster
Family
Rosaceae
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