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Shannan's cotoneaster

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Large, dense, deciduous shrub to about 3m, with stiff, herringbone branches and small, dark green, oval leaves which develop long-lasting red and purple hues in autumn. Profuse, stemless, pink flowers in summer are followed by shiny red fruit in autumn, sitting on the branches like miniature apples

Scientific classification

Species: Shannan's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster shannanensis)
Genus: Cotoneaster
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Shannan's 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 Shannan's cotoneaster

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Shannan's cotoneaster care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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.