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small-leaved cotoneaster

Also known as: small-leaved cotoneaster

A low-growing, spreading, much-branched shrub with tiny, evergreen leaves. Small white flowers are produced all along the branches in late spring and early summer, followed by red fruit in autumn. This plant is considered invasive, and legal requirements apply to its control.

Scientific classification

Species: small-leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster microphyllus)
Genus: Cotoneaster
Family: Rosaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of small-leaved cotoneaster

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of small-leaved cotoneaster

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small-leaved cotoneaster care guide

Water deeply during establishment, then only in prolonged dry periods
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water deeply during establishment, then only in prolonged dry periods

Fertilizing

Balanced tree or shrub feed once in 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.

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

Growing

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN ENGLAND AND WALES. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

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