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cornus-leaved cotoneaster

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A large, multistemmed, semi-evergreen shrub with upright branches and glossy, oval, mid-green leaves with sunken veins, turning red in autumn. Small, pinkish-red flowers in late spring to early summer are followed by shiny, dark red fruit in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: cornus-leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster cornifolius)
Genus: Cotoneaster
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of cornus-leaved cotoneaster

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 cornus-leaved cotoneaster

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cornus-leaved cotoneaster care guide

Moderate water young plants, drought resistant when fully grown
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate water young plants, drought resistant when fully grown

Fertilizing

General shrub feed one single application each spring annually

Pruning

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.