Harrow cotoneaster
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Evergreen shrub with arching stems to 3m high and wide. Striking for its abundant, dense clusters of white flowers with contrasting reddish-purple anthers, arranged in heads along the branches as well as at the ends. Fruits are red, colouring slowly during autumn, and best in December
Scientific classification
- Species
- Harrow cotoneaster (Cotoneaster harrovianus)
- 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
- 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 Harrow cotoneaster
Distribution map
Western China, Vietnam
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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 Harrow cotoneaster
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Harrow cotoneaster care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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 in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe in autumn or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade; tolerant of dry conditions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fire blight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
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