tree cotoneaster

Also known as: tree cotoneaster

A large deciduous shrub or small tree to 10m, upright when young, then spreading. Dull green, oval leaves up to 15cm long have sunken veins and slightly wavy margins. Large sprays of white flowers in summer are followed by bunches of bright red berries from autumn into winter

Scientific classification

Species: tree cotoneaster (Cotoneaster frigidus)
Genus: Cotoneaster
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of tree cotoneaster

Distribution map

Nepal, India

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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 tree cotoneaster

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tree cotoneaster care guide

Young shrubs regular irrigation, mature plants tolerate mild drought well
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Young shrubs regular irrigation, mature plants tolerate mild drought well

Fertilizing

Light organic shrub feed applied once annually early spring growth phase

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.