thick-leaved cotoneaster
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Large, spreading, evergreen shrub to about 3.5m in height, with arching branches and relatively large, dark green, oval leaves with sunken veins and whitish undersides. Clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in summer are followed by showy, hanging bunches of red berries in autumn and winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- thick-leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster coriaceus)
- 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
- 2.5-4 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 thick-leaved cotoneaster
Distribution map
China (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 thick-leaved cotoneaster
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thick-leaved cotoneaster care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe in autumn, 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 and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to brown scale, cotoneaster webber caterpillar and aphids including woolly aphid
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