late-flowering cotoneaster
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Large, evergreen shrub or small tree to 5m tall, with spreading, arching stems and silvery-green, oval leaves. Profuse, white flowers in late summer are followed by hanging bunches of red fruit along the branches, which ripen in late autumn and can last well into spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- late-flowering cotoneaster (Cotoneaster tardiflorus)
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- 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 late-flowering cotoneaster
Distribution map
China (Sichuan, Yunnan)
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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 late-flowering cotoneaster
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late-flowering cotoneaster care guide
- Moderate regular watering, extra hydration during summer heatwaves
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, extra hydration during summer heatwaves
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight general shrub fertilizer applied single time early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed (tree/shrub), or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions once established
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, leaf spot, silver leaf and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid
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