willow-leaved cotoneaster
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Vigorous evergreen shrub to 5m tall, with arching branches and lance-shaped, dark green leaves to 10cm long. White summer flowers in flat-topped flower clusters are followed by heavy crops of almost spherical, shiny bright red fruits
Scientific classification
- Species
- willow-leaved cotoneaster (Cotoneaster salicifolius)
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of willow-leaved cotoneaster
Distribution map
Southwestern China, Tibet
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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 willow-leaved cotoneaster
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willow-leaved cotoneaster care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; protect from cold dry winds in colder or northern areas
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids including woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
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