Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
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Low-growing evergreen shrub with arching branches spreading to about 2m, with narrow, glossy dark green leaves. Abundant small white summer flowers very attractive to bees, are followed by long-lasting red berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' (Cotoneaster conspicuus 'Decorus')
- Genus
- Cotoneaster
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 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 Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
Distribution map
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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 Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus'
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Tibetan cotoneaster 'Decorus' 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 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 fire blight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, woolly aphid, scale insects and cotoneaster webber caterpillar
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