Franchet's cotoneaster
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Evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub up to 3m high with arching branches bearing leaves 3.5cm long, glossy grey-green above with white beneath, and in early summer produces clusters of 5-15 white flowers, tinged pink, followed by oblong orange-scarlet fruits; the flowers are attractive to bees
Scientific classification
- Species
- Franchet's cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii)
- 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 · Semi 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 Franchet's 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 Franchet's cotoneaster
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Franchet's 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 from seed (tree/shrub) or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun or partial shade in any soil that is well-drained; for hedging plant 40-60cm apart
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, cotoneaster webber caterpillar, aphids and woolly aphid
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