Polunin's cotoneaster
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A tall, upright, evergreen shrub to about 2.5m with dark green leaves, white on the undersides. White flowers in early summer are followed by long-lasting, bright red berries from mid-autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Polunin's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster poluninii)
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- 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 Polunin'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 Polunin's cotoneaster
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Polunin's cotoneaster 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 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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