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cranberry cotoneaster

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Dwarf, spreading, deciduous shrub about 45-60cm tall, with small, flat dark green leaves, turning red in autumn, and small red-tinged white flowers in summer followed by bright red fruits

Scientific classification

Species: cranberry cotoneaster (Cotoneaster apiculatus)
Genus: Cotoneaster
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

cranberry cotoneaster pictures

Distribution of cranberry cotoneaster

Distribution map

Southwestern China

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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 cranberry cotoneaster

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cranberry cotoneaster care guide

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

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.