Tibetan cotoneaster 'Red Alert'
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Low-growing, wide spreading evergreen shrub about 1m tall, with small, dark green leaves, and small clusters of white summer flowers followed by very free-fruiting, shiny red berries that often last well into winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tibetan cotoneaster 'Red Alert' (Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Red Alert')
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tibetan cotoneaster 'Red Alert'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Tibetan cotoneaster 'Red Alert'
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Tibetan cotoneaster 'Red Alert' care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fire blight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
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