cotoneaster 'Gnom'
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A prostrate, evergreen shrub about 30cm tall, forming a wide mat of glossy, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, with small white flowers in early summer followed by red berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- cotoneaster 'Gnom' (Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom')
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
cotoneaster 'Gnom' pictures
Distribution of cotoneaster 'Gnom'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of cotoneaster 'Gnom'
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cotoneaster 'Gnom' care guide
- Moderate regular watering routine, reduce water intake entering winter dormancy
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering routine, reduce water intake entering winter dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow release woody shrub feed applied once yearly early spring growth
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, with shelter from cold winds
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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 and aphids including woolly aphid
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